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.

with the first–aid kit in hand. She looked at Sophie, her expression apologetic.

stared at Calla for a

“Why are

effective, but only if done

a moment. “I don’t understand

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

be misunderstanding, I…”

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

your age, right? He clearly had no clue about kidnapping. He didn’t even demand cash in the message. We brought a check, and he accepted it. Does he not

visibly

the authenticity of the

Sophie was breaking through Calla’s defenses. She had never

proof that I did this? Without evidence…”

James doesn’t know? Or

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