Angelo and Sandy nodded like a couple of eager little birds, promising, "We swear! We won't tell a soul!"

With that assurance, Rick finally stepped aside, letting Angelo and Sandy make their quick escape, like they were running from a fire.

Jenna stayed put, frowning as she asked, "Rick, about that kidnapping from years ago, the little girl I saw in the hospital-that was Sophie, wasn't it?"

"Ms. Jenna, it's not as tangled as you think. All you need to know is that Mr. Gordon is doing everything for Ms. Sophie's well-being."

Rick left the room, leaving Jenna with her thoughts. Adler noticed her troubled look and chimed in, "Don't worry. Mr. Gordon's a sharp guy; he wouldn't miss a beat. Come on, lighten up." "It's just... I feel guilty about keeping Sophie in the dark."

"Let's trust Mr. Gordon's judgment," Adler suggested. "He's looking out for Ms. Sophie, and we shouldn't rock the boat. What if meddling makes things worse for her?"

Jenna nodded, a bit reluctantly. "Alright, just this once. But if Sophie ever presses me..."

"Even if she does, you can't spill the beans."

Colby's voice came from outside, catching them off guard. Jenna turned to see Colby had quietly entered.

When did you get

know what happened yesterday? Sophie's got

narrowed at the news, but he

demanded. "You owe us some answers! How can you keep

with that kidnapping; those

her childhood memory of a bloodied Sophie in the hospital. What nightmare had left her so scarred? Sophie was just a kid

get it... I won't say

"Thanks."

turned and left

chair while William had just given Sophie an injection. Colby walked in to find Sophie already asleep. "Coming back so late, did you dig up

Odie's tone was icy.

"You knew all

not know about the Russell

hit but managed to cripple the Aldridge family too. It even led to the failed marriage alliance between the Russells and the

look at it,

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