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After hanging up on Sebastian, Stephanie gently comforted Ella, who was still holding on to her. “It’s alright. Nothing’s going to happen,” she said.
“Stefi, thank you,” Ella said, her voice shaky.
A lot had happened recently, but thankfully, Stephanie had been there for her, offering emotional support. Even though Stephanie had been in Long Harbor, the hope she gave her kept Ella going.
Stephanie looked at her kindly. “Stop saying silly things.”
“I need your help with something,” Ella said.
“Looking for Andrea?” Stephanie didn’t need Ella to finish the thought. She already knew what she meant.
Ella nodded. “Yeah, I need to find out where my mom is… and Emily…”
Emily had been taken by those people. Ella was really worried, especially since Emily was just a girl. She feared something bad might happen to her in their hands.
Stephanie nodded. “We’ve already sent people to look for them. Just no word yet.”
Back in Long Harbor, Stephanie had sent people out to find Ella’s mother, but days had passed with no news. They didn’t know who Andrea had gotten involved with this time, but those people were dangerous.
If needed, they might have to use Sebastian’s connections.
Ella was even more touched by this.
Before she could say anything, Bernard came downstairs and looked at Ella. “Ms. Turner, Lorenzo wants you upstairs.”
Ella instinctively hid behind Stephanie when she saw Bernard. After hearing his message, she grabbed onto Stephanie’s arm more tightly.
“I’m not going up there,” Ella said, sounding firm.
Stephanie could hear the fear in Ella’s voice. It was clear she was terrified of Lorenzo.
Bernard repeated, “Ms. Turner.”
“I’m not going. I don’t know how to cook or heal. I told you to send someone to take care of him,” Ella said, her voice rising.
“You made me take care of him, and now if something happens, you’ll blame me for trying to kill him? What kind of logic is that?” she added.
The more she spoke, the more upset she became. It felt like they were cornering her and not even giving her a choice. Stephanie turned to Bernard. “What does Lorenzo want with Ella? You better explain yourself clearly. Don’t try to scare her.”
Ella was scared, but Stephanie wasn’t afraid of these people.
Hearing Stephanie’s comment, Bernard looked annoyed. “I was in a bad mood last night and spoke too harshly. Don’t take it
out on Lorenzo.”
say anything.
furrowed her brows. “What’s that supposed
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“It means Lorenzo’s always been good to you. Don’t let last night’s incident get to
me? Does he even hear himself? Has he forgotten
both Stephanie and Ella were
said some really harsh things, Ella thought. All
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Ella said firmly. The stubbornness in her voice was something she wouldn’t have shown before, but now that Stephanie was there,
was fragile–like paper, ready to tear with the
your choice. But you know, Lorenzo might lose interest in telling you about your mom if he waits much longer,” Bernard said.
heart skipped a beat. She
couldn’t waste any more time.
that, her determined manner is gone?‘
much she’d been struggling these past
me find her? Oh well, I’ll ask him anyway,
she reached the bottom of the stairs, Sebastian came through the
froze for a moment, and Bernard’s expression w
riff.
what was happening, Bernard quickly said,
around and asked, “Where’s Lorenzo?”
still a bit weak,
“weak,” Ella felt guiltier, and she instinctively turned
a quick
up from the couch, muttering, “Well, if Ella’s not leaving, then
was sticking to her guns. It was simple–either they both left together, or they’d stay
with tear–filled eyes.
knew that men think differently from women. With Lorenzo being suspicious of Ella, if Sebastian got involved, he might start doubting her, too. Without Sebastian’s help, trying to get Ella out of Lorenzo’s control would
Stephanie walked over to him, tugging at
his forehead, thinking, “That’s it. They’re definitely going
woman away now.
Stephanie’s head. “I’ll go talk
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added. “But I’m still
have that they’re going this
right behind him, leaving just Stephanie and Ella. Ella quickly returned to Stephanie’s side, hugging her
Ella’s big, round eyes and said. “Don’t worry, I’m not
then, her phone rang. I need to take this,” she
“Sure,” Stephanie replied.
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