Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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.

daughter, they had adopted her as a baby, and Yvette had long since loved her as her

they'd lived in 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

voice sweet and obedient.

get this jacket?" Yvette asked,

replied. "She told me

of complicated emotion passed over Yvette's face. "Come on, let's go. But in the future, don't wear the clothes she gives you too

looked up curiously. "Why

I just don't think

it,"

tiny flash of

rushed to the police station, and

released on bail.

had only been a day, but Mitchell already looked worn

in, and he seemed exhausted and

throwing her arms

pushed her away

eyes reddening as if she might burst into tears at