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.

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

stared at Calla

Calla hesitantly asked, “Why are you looking at me like that,

effective, but only if done right.

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

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

be misunderstanding,

cell number. The message mentioned you specifically, Ms. Calla, but you and James have no relation. If the kidnapper

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

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 check back to him?”

Calla visibly panicked.

off without verifying the authenticity of the check.

word, Sophie was breaking through Calla’s defenses. She

have any proof that I did

James doesn’t know? Or do you think Bea

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