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.

hand. She looked at Sophie, her expression

stared at Calla

“Why are you looking at me like

be effective, but only if done right. When mishandled, it

“I don’t understand what you

forward to this little act you’ve orchestrated. But, your

must be

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

kidnapper was thinking…” Calla’s gaze flickered

was a young man, about your age, right? He clearly had no clue about kidnapping. He didn’t even demand cash in the message. We

Calla visibly panicked.

without verifying the authenticity of the check.

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

proof that I did this?

really think James doesn’t know? Or do you

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