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.

kit in hand. She looked at Sophie, her expression apologetic. “It’s all

stared at Calla for

uncomfortable under Sophie’s gaze, Calla hesitantly asked, “Why are you looking at me like that,

only if done right. When mishandled, it

moment. “I don’t understand what you

this little act

be

anyone would know James‘ cell number. The message mentioned you specifically, Ms. Calla, but you and James have no relation. If the kidnapper wanted

kidnapper was thinking…” Calla’s

didn’t even demand cash in the message. We brought

Calla visibly panicked.

ran off without verifying the authenticity of the check. That’s just laughable.”

every word, Sophie was breaking through Calla’s defenses. She had

proof that I did this? Without evidence…”

you really think James doesn’t know? Or do you think Bea is

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