Chapter 416

Lionel reached for Yvette's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Darling, you always understand me best," he said with a warm smile.

After spending a little while with Lionel in the study, Yvette quietly slipped out.

She made her way to Teresa Harper's room but found it empty. A wave of anxiety hit her, and she hurried out into the hallway.

“Teresa's missing! Everyone, start searching-now!" she called out.

"Yes, ma'am!" came the immediate response from the staff.

Just then, Teresa emerged from around the corner.

Relief flooded Yvette's face as she rushed over and took Teresa's hand. "Teresa, why are you wandering off by yourself? This is a city hotel-there are all kinds of people around. It's not safe."

"Sorry, Mom," Teresa replied, her tone apologetic. "I was just bored in the room and wanted to look around a bit."

"If you ever want to go out, you have to tell me first. I'll go with you, okay?" Yvette said gently.

wasn't Yvette's biological daughter, they had adopted her as a baby, and Yvette had long since loved

Blackmire, some criminals had found out Teresa was the daughter of a wealthy family and nearly kidnapped her. Ever since that incident, Lionel and Yvette had become much

her voice sweet and obedient.

get this jacket?" Yvette asked, noticing the pale pink coat Teresa

me it's a

face. "Come on, let's go. But in the future, don't wear the clothes she gives

looked up curiously. "Why

don't think

get it," Teresa replied,

tiny flash of triumph

to call Adeline. The two of them rushed to

released on bail.

had only been a day, but Mitchell

in, and he seemed exhausted

her arms

He pushed her

her eyes reddening as if she might burst into tears

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