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.

She looked at Sophie, her expression apologetic. “It’s all my fault. I caused you

at Calla for a while.

asked, “Why are you looking at me

effective, but only if done right. When

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

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

you must be

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

know what the kidnapper was

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. Does he not realize how easy it is

visibly panicked.

without verifying the authenticity of the check. That’s

Calla’s defenses. She had never considered these

have any proof that I

you really think James doesn’t know? Or

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