Andre's eyes snapped open, his voice cold and commanding, "Block the road."

Conner got up, walked over to Andre, and raised an eyebrow, "So, Hansen's crew is on the move, huh? Come on, when can I go home? I'm dying to see my son." Annoyed, Andre replied, "Tom's got a broken jaw and a busted arm. Your choice, I'll go easy on you."

Conner fell silent.

Later, Teddy called to check in, "How's the kid?"

"Who told you my son was kidnapped?" Andre's gaze shifted to Conner, who was lounging quietly on the couch.

Conner quickly cleared his name, "Who's usually the loudest and most eager to join the buzz around here? Notice he's not here this time?" Mars, again!

...

Tom realized that without Holly, managing the kids alone was impossible. He cried all the way.

Passersby eyed him suspiciously, some even stealthily preparing to snap his picture, while others reached for their phones to call the police. "Back off!"

He lashed out savagely at the onlookers.

Tom kept running, feeling hostility from every direction.

Even the road to Cedar Hill was suddenly blocked.

The child in his arms kept crying, and he was injured, feeling the weight of judgmental stares all around.

Tom had to watch out for both the police and Andre's men.

He was tense, his nerves strung tight.

men sat inside. One used

a few hundred meters between them and no obstructions, Tom was

He's

his phone, "Let's call

they heard police sirens from afar. Tom didn't know if they were coming for him, but he immediately

two men exchanged glances and got out of

weapon, "Remember, Tom's a boxing champ. Be careful, or

What's he

"That sounds kinda off."

"No, it's perfectly normal."

duo followed Tom

made them quit their banter, wary of

cries helped

could escape better with the child.

sirens sounded closer, Tom had

moment the phone rang, Old Walker excitedly answered, hearing a baby's cry on the other end, imagining Andre frantically searching for his son. Excited, Old Walker asked, "Did you succeed?" Tom glanced

are you implying?" Old Walker's eyes instantly

in it. When she comes of age, she'll inherit the money." Wesley, detecting Tom's loyalty to Finley's lineage, expressed admiration, "Tom, I admire your loyalty. Stick with me, and I'll help you

filled the air. Everyone was in survival mode.

most allies." A minor Walker family held no allure for Tom. Glancing at the infant in his arms, he added, "Andre's son is with me. If you can't meet my demands, I'll just reconcile with

"Tom!"

aback by Tom's threat,

and quickly agreed, "I have a

Tom ended the call.

stood up, went to a nearby store, and bought

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