Just as Andre realized someone was about to jump into the river, he could have stopped them in a heartbeat. But he didn't.

Mia was puzzled. Why didn't he stop them when it was so easy? But then, Andre always had his own reasons, ones that no one else could guess.

"Mr. Calder was just a distraction," Andre muttered. "I need to find out who's really behind this!" It was time for a thorough cleanup.

Tom, that slippery guy, even if caught, would never rat out his buddies. Not out of loyalty, but to cause more trouble.

Hearing her father's name, Anya asked anxiously, "Uncle, what happened to Dad?"

""He's fine."

At the hospital, Anya stayed with Leo for his check-up.

Molly went with Mia to see the pediatrician for the little one.

Outside, Chad spoke softly to Andre, "You're not planning to let him fall into the hands of the police, are you?"

Standing in the hospital corridor, Andre's gaze was icy. "Too official, doesn't satisfy."

Chad picked up on Andre's anger. "If the cops find him first, I won't tell you where he is... but I hope you get to him first." "I will."

Andre then walked into the exam room, watching his little bundle of joy being poked and prodded by the doctor.

The little guy was lying on the mat, looking at his parents with a pout, on the verge of tears from the discomfort.

"It's alright, no need to fuss, the kid's healthy," the doctor said, finally putting everyone at ease.

longer before handing him back reluctantly. "Dress the little guy warmly; those chubby cheeks won't keep him warm," he joked. Mia smiled. "We usually do. Today was for a photoshoot, so

up her soft, cuddly son, her heart still racing from the morning's scare. Realizing what was almost lost, Mia thought, was the most beautiful feeling in the

after getting his leg checked, was also forced

rubbing his chest. The examination showed soft tissue damage, leaving

didn't you say anything earlier? It

being scolded by little Anya. He sat there, admitting his fault with a doting tone, "...Sorry, okay? I was wrong, don't cry, it's not serious." Anya, with tears in her eyes, was touched. "The doctor said it

unexpectedly, wanted to cling to his brother. Leo,

it. "When Tom tried to snatch the kid, I held on tight, and he punched me. I thought it was nothing, but it turned out to be a minor injury, nothing

his aunt and uncle to feel

approached, grateful to the friend who got hurt protecting her

politeness? I thought you were possessed or something," Leo said, unable

was truly thankful. Leo had driven straight into danger despite his pain, and Anya had rushed to retrieve the child despite her fear. Without them, Mia would

session was forgotten, and the group returned

edge for a long while after hearing

baby, having experienced a kidnapping in infancy, seemed to have suffered a great trauma. A slight cry, and

immediately embraced him, calling him his precious. No one in the

Leo replied, "...Okay!"

through the underbrush. His body was covered in bruises, his

victory, he wouldn't

back to his dingy rental, every step

was in for another

he realized even infants varied greatly. The child in front of him looked half the size of

sat down, knowing he couldn't afford any liabilities. Looking at Holly, he picked up a thick rope and slowly approached

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