Ashlyn glanced at Sienna again. “Where are you staying?”
Sienna blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed. “I-I don't have the strength.”
“Help her up,” commanded Ashlyn. Immediately, two men assisted Sienna to her feet. “Move forward, turn left, and after a short distance, you'll reach there,” she instructed.
About five minutes later, they arrived at Sienna's little cabin.
The cabin was quite modest. Despite its small size, it was complete.
Ashlyn took in the sight of the small cabin. After the men helped Sienna onto the bed, they retreated to the doorway, casually closing the door behind them.
The room was very quiet. The silence carried a hint of awkwardness.
After a while, Sienna finally said, “Ms. Berry, can you help me get a fresh set of clothes from the wardrobe in the corner that I can change into?”
“Sure.” Ashlyn stood up, fetched a set of clean clothes, and handed them to her.
“Do you need my help changing it?”
“It's fine, I can manage on my own.” Sienna had regained a bit of her strength by then. The icy river water had chilled her to the bone, leaving her shivering all over.
However, there was no way she could let Ashlyn help her change her clothes. The thought of the grudges between her and Ashlyn left her with nothing but embarrassment and melancholy.
Since she was heavily pregnant, it took her a good five or six minutes to change her clothes.
“I don't want to feed a snake in my bosom. Dixon has already received the death sentence. However, I know there is more incriminating evidence of his crimes than what I have collected. Where is the rest of it?” Ashlyn gently stroked her fingers as she spoke leisurely.
Sienna was taken aback. Her face was already white as a sheet from having fallen into the water, but after hearing Ashlyn's words, her complexion turned even more pale, as if all the blood had drained from her face.
Seeing her hesitation and indecision, Ashlyn chuckled softly. “What's wrong? Reluctant to take it out? Since you're the person Dixon cares about the most, I'm absolutely sure he has entrusted you with everything.”
“You and your son's lives are now in my hands. The decision to hand them over is entirely up to you. Dixon has already been sentenced to death, and there's no hope of him getting out. If you give me the remaining evidence, I can spare your life. Plus, I can provide a decent environment for your son to grow up in.”
Ashlyn's tone was deadpan, but to Sienna, it was filled with irresistible allure.
“I've also heard about some things concerning the Haddock family. Do you think you can run from them forever? Do you really believe the Haddock family will let you leave unscathed? Or are you planning to spend your entire life in hiding? Do you want your child to live in fear and intimidation every single day?”
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