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.

went upstairs and waited. Shortly after, Calla arrived upstairs with the first–aid kit in hand. She looked at Sophie, her expression apologetic. “It’s all

Calla

Sophie’s gaze, Calla hesitantly asked, “Why

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

expression froze for a moment. “I don’t understand what

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

must be misunderstanding, I…”

but you and James have no relation. If the kidnapper wanted money, they should have targeted

was

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. Does he not realize how easy it is to trace a

visibly

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

Calla’s defenses. She had never considered these points!

any proof that I did this?

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

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