In a fleeting moment, a torrent of emotions flickered across Everett's eyes.

He had things he wanted to say. He wanted to ask her why she agreed to join the trip. He also wanted to ask what she thought after last night's debacle.

But Dorothy had already turned to take little Abigail's hand, saying, "Jeffrey booked a separate room just for you and me. Don't worry, there won't be a repeat of last night." She wasn't going to drink again.

Everett bit his lips. It wasn't last night's events that worried him, though.

Ever since the unpleasant fallout with his son, Jonathan Lopez tried calling Everett several times, but all calls went unanswered.

He had completely shut down communication.

was still defiant since that began, she

indeed? He wished

it, I'll head to Liberty City myself and find him," Jonathan couldn't just sit

the suspect to be handed over, it would be

you!" Amanda insisted. She was determined to join him since

be traveling right now. We don't have a clear picture of how far the case has progressed, and what if you get detained at the airport? You're at least safe here." Jonathan figured his last resort was to refuse to hand over his wife and keep her hidden at all costs. After all, sending her

had the servants pack

City did he learn that Everett had already returned

his son's return—had Dorothy come up with new evidence? He couldn't fully trust his wife's version

long and hard overnight and finally came up with a potential breakthrough. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt

took her away, I'm not sure where he’s detaining her. I've checked the routes; it seems to be domestic. But knowing Everett, he wouldn't let me find out so easily." He

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