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.

arrived upstairs with the first–aid kit in hand. She looked at Sophie, her expression apologetic. “It’s all my fault. I caused

Calla for

Sophie’s gaze, Calla hesitantly asked, “Why are

effective, but only if done right. When mishandled,

froze for a moment. “I don’t understand what you mean.”

“I was quite looking forward to this little act you’ve orchestrated. But, your performance was riddled with flaws, truly

you must be misunderstanding, I…”

would 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 targeted me, not you. How

wouldn’t know what the kidnapper was thinking…” Calla’s gaze

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

Calla visibly

without verifying the authenticity of the check. That’s just

word, Sophie was breaking through Calla’s defenses. She had never considered these

proof that I

doesn’t know? Or do you think

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