The Bound Between Us

Chapter 613

Hank was seething with anger at Gianna, wishing he could erase her from existence. Sandy's life had been completely wrecked by what Gianna had done. Mason didn't waste a second and went straight to confront Gianna, but by then, the police had already taken her away.

Derek, fearing the Salstrom family's retaliation, ignored Evelyn's objections and called the authorities, urging Gianna to turn herself in. Only by surrendering could she possibly have a chance at saving herself. If the Salstroms got to her first, she'd be in big trouble. In this crucial moment, Derek wasn't about to let his emotions cloud his judgment; he knew the best move for Gianna was to hand herself over to the police.

Once Gianna was taken by the police, Evelyn rushed to Southridge Estates. Madeline, who was feeling a bit sleepy after eating some fruit and planning for a nap-thanks to her pregnancy fatigue-was interrupted by the nanny. "Ma'am, your aunt's here again, and she seems really urgent. She's outside making a fuss, wanting to see you."

The last time Camille visited Evelyn's place, it ended with her being shown the door and causing a family rift. How could she have the nerve to show up again? With a frown, Madeline said, "Let her in."

Soon, Evelyn came in, tears streaming down her face. Upon seeing Madeline, she started to plead, "Madeline, please, have mercy. Gianna's your cousin after all. She was just confused when she took Sandy."

that Gianna had kidnapped

confession, and anxiously asked, "Big sister,

that both Camille and Madeline were in the dark, Evelyn, desperate and with nothing to lose, said, "Yes, it was Gianna. She's been mentally unstable since her accident; she didn't know what she was doing. The police have taken her away now. Please, for the sake of family, let

to sway Camille and Madeline to forgive Gianna. Madeline, learning about Gianna's arrest, pressed

just kept her hidden. Please, Madeline, talk to the police, let Gianna go. We're all family here; can't we settle this

that Madeline knew, he had no choice but

to the doorway to wait, her heart pounding with anticipation. Meanwhile, Evelyn continued pleading with Camille, invoking the

Camille was torn, unable to outright reject Evelyn's pleas due to their family ties. That's the

later, Hank's car pulled into the driveway. Seeing the car, Madeline rushed forward, almost unsure of what to do next. The car stopped, and Hank stepped out, then

flowed freely down her face. "Sandy, Sandy," she cried, tears of joy and sorrow mingling. After months of being gone, Sandy looked distant and noticeably thinner-heartbreaking