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

Calla

under Sophie’s gaze, Calla hesitantly asked, “Why are you looking at

but only if done

moment. “I don’t understand what you

Sophie smiled and said, “I was quite looking forward to this little act you’ve orchestrated. But, your performance was riddled

be

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

the kidnapper was thinking…” Calla’s gaze

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

Calla visibly panicked.

off without verifying the authenticity

through Calla’s defenses. She

you have any proof that I did

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

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