Chapter 257

Calla held Bea’s hand, saying, “Grandma Bea, what James sald wasn’t entirely wrong, so let’s not be too hard on him.”

Hearing this, Bea took a deep breath and said, “We’ve all had a long day. Let’s head back and rest.”

After saying this, Bea glanced at James. “James, you stay.”

James whispered to Sophie, “Go upstairs and wait for me. I’ll be right there.”

“Okay.”

Sophie didn’t say much but went upstairs.

At that moment, Calla stood up and said, “Mrs. Burke is hurt. I’ll get the first–aid kit for her.”

Then, Calla quickly ran to a room to fetch the first–aid kit.

upstairs and waited. Shortly after, Calla arrived upstairs with the first–aid kit in hand. She looked at

stared at Calla for a while.

under Sophie’s gaze, Calla hesitantly asked, “Why are you looking at me like that, ma’am?”

effective, but only if done right. When

“I don’t understand what you

little act you’ve orchestrated. But, your performance was riddled with flaws,

be misunderstanding, I…”

James have no relation.

know what the kidnapper was

didn’t even demand cash in the message. We brought a check, and he accepted it.

Calla visibly

without verifying the authenticity of

word, Sophie was breaking through Calla’s

you have any proof that I did this?

doesn’t know? Or do

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