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.

held tightly onto Caprice’s hand for a long time and refused to let go.

chatted for a while.

waited until the last minute before boarding to

home

driving while Sherry sat in the back with Caprice in her

feel the gentle breeze

against her chest. She suddenly told Sherry,

Sherry was startled.

they were with Madam Stockton and Queenie back at the airport. She snuggled to both Madam Stockton and Queenie the entire time and had playful exchanges with

the sudden shift?

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

whimpered weakly.

silent for a moment.

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. It was understandable that she would

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

“Mommy, when are we going home? I want to visit brother Liam in Westchester.

a tough spot, she answered hesitantly, “Mommy can’t be sure yet. Could you give mommy some time to think

Caprice was

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