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.

the first–aid kit in hand. She looked at Sophie, her expression apologetic. “It’s all my

stared at Calla for a while.

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

the martyr can be effective, but only if done

moment. “I don’t understand what you mean.”

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

you must be misunderstanding,

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

the kidnapper was thinking…” Calla’s gaze flickered

about kidnapping. He didn’t even demand cash in the message. We

Calla visibly

verifying the authenticity

Calla’s defenses. She had never considered these

have any proof that

really think James doesn’t know? Or

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