Angelo trailed behind Sandy, practically bouncing with enthusiasm. "I went to Devonport just to keep you safe, you know! It's all for your own good!"

"I know, I know! You always look out for me!"

Meanwhile, in Devonport, Adler and Jenna had been waiting at the airport for ages. Adler, with dark circles under his eyes, was so tired he was mistaking everyone for Sophie and Colby. "Jenna, we could've waited at home. They're not kids. They can't get lost, right?" Adler grumbled, "I could've gotten a few hours of sleep. I'll be driving while half-asleep later." "Fine, I'll drive then."

The thought of Jenna's driving instantly perked Adler up, "Actually... I think I'm good to drive."

At the airport, Sophie and Colby had just arrived. From a distance, they spotted the bickering Jenna and Adler.

"What do you mean? You think I can't drive?"

Jenna was tugging on Adler's ear, clearly irritated, when Adler quickly backpedaled, "No, no! Jenna, you're the best driver ever!"

From the crowd, Colby coughed a couple of times.

Adler's eyes once he noticed Colby. "You're finally

over and

have you lost weight? That place abroad isn't fit for normal people, is it? Did Colby take good care of you?" "Everything's fine,

between Adler and Jenna. Letting go of Colby, Adler sniffed and said, "Jenna insisted on picking you guys up. Dragged me

picking you up? Don't you know what's been

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troubles. She asked, "What's been happening in Devonport Tately? Any

a deep breath and revealed, "The day after you left,

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"We didn't want to worry you while you were abroad. Lennon is personally handling it, but Devonport has been chaotic lately. Suddenly, there are new underground casinos, and the Mintons' previously banned substances are circulating again, especially in nightclubs and bars. Some of our partners changed sides last minute. I went to confront

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