Chapter 1790

“Please, I’m the reason things turned out this way.” Carl took a breath before adding, “Besides, I’m not doing this for you.”

Something stirred in John’s eyes. “Then I shall thank you in place of Sherry.”

Carl bit down on his lip.

After a somber silence, he looked at John again. The previous nonchalant look in his eyes had grown standoffish and guarded.

He declared without warning, “Master Stockton, even though Sherry chose to be with you, I still consider her as close as family. You’d better not mistreat her in the future or else I won’t go easy on you. Mark my words!”

John zipped his lips into a thin smile and assured him. “That won’t happen.”

“I sure hope it won’t.” Carl straightened himself. “Also, thanks for the tipoff about Ron.”

With that, he stepped out of the apartment, shutting the door behind him.

John smiled and took a sip of his tea.

Meanwhile, Jason had safely transported Sherry, Madam Stockton, and Queenie to the airport.

with Caprice. She held tightly onto Caprice’s hand for a

Queenie chatted

waited until the last minute before boarding to step through the gate.

went home with

while Sherry sat in the back with Caprice in her arms.

the gentle breeze coming from the

her chest. She suddenly told Sherry,

Sherry was startled.

at the airport. She snuggled to both Madam Stockton and Queenie

sudden

for a moment and asked Caprice softly, “Do you miss Grandma and Aunt Queenie?”

whimpered weakly.

silent for

been with them for a little over a week and spent nearly the entirety of their stay with Caprice. She must have bonded with them over this period.

patted her head and tried to comfort her. “Don’t be sad, we’ll see

home? I want to visit brother Liam in Westchester.

was put in a tough spot, she answered hesitantly, “Mommy can’t be

Caprice was very agreeable.

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