Jolene’s voice sounded panicked on the other end of the phone, causing Esther’s heart to race. She nervously asked, “Jolene, what’s happening?”

“Esther, my stomach is in excruciating pain… Please come and help me…”

Esther quickly asked, “Where are you right now?”

Jolene abruptly ended the call and sent Esther her location, but her phone became unreachable.

Esther hurriedly left, apologizing to the others, “I’m sorry. I have to go.”

Xara asked, “What’s going on, Esther?”

“It’s Jolene, the girl Chadwick used to look after. She might be unwell, and I need to check on her,” Esther replied.

Kevin, always straightforward, asked, “Esther, why do you care about her? Haven’t you seen how Chadwick treated you?”

swatted Kevin’s shoulder and added, “Jolene’s father, just like Esther’s father, was a

understood Esther’s concern. “But it’s strange. She and Esther aren’t particularly close, so why didn’t she call the

at Kevin disapprovingly and turned to Esther, speaking gently.

“No need. I

happens to Jolene, you’ll need someone to help. I’ll be there for you.”

a beat. “Do you think

“Stay cautious. Take Jasper

look with Jasper, hinting at giving them

and rubbed his forehead. If it meant getting closer to

looked at Felix and Sunshine. “Xara,

worry about them,” Xara

Jolene opened the door with red eyes. She looked at Esther hesitantly

“Of course.”

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