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.

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

stared at Calla for a

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

only if

“I don’t understand

this little act

you must be misunderstanding,

not just anyone would know James‘ cell number. The message mentioned you specifically, Ms. Calla, but you and James have no

know what the kidnapper was thinking…” Calla’s

laughed again, saying, “That kidnapper 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 brought a check, and he accepted it.

visibly panicked.

verifying the authenticity of

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

any proof that I

know? Or do you think Bea is

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