With that, he held my hand and brought me out of the house. The old man parted his mouth, seemingly wanted to say something, but no words came out.

After we were out of the Crest Residence, silence ensued all the way to the hotel.

When he turned off the engine, Ashton looked towards me and said, “It’s getting late. Rest well tonight. The Crest family is finding her. I’m sure Summer will be alright.”

I looked at him and felt angry suddenly. I got out of the car and went straight into the hotel.

The receptionist smiled and greeted, “Hi. How may I help you?”

“I’d like a room, please.” I put my credit card and my ID card on the counter.

However, she did not take my cards. Instead, she looked at Ashton who was standing behind me.

He came to my side and looked at the receptionist. “There’s no need for another room. I’ve booked a room for us.”

Apparently, his words were directed at me.

The receptionist smiled awkwardly and handed my cards back to me. “Miss, here are your cards.”

I frowned at her. “Why does a five-star hotel let customers check-in without their ID cards?”

her eyebrows and

“Please

before she finally yielded and proceeded with

be and stayed

taking the room key, I entered the elevator with him, and the

out instead of shutting each other down. But still, neither of us

first and stood

door, he scowled and looked at me with displeasure. “Scarlett, do you

stared back and

slammed the door shut, and locked it

hundred thousand per night was cosy. It had a living room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Even though it was not as spacious

all I could think of now was Summer. I

matter?” John sounded as

clock and it was only then did I realize that it

mean to disturb his sleep, but now that he had picked up the call, I might as

me to contact the local authorities at W City? Summer has been missing for more than seventy-two hours and the Crest family are searching for her, but they haven’t

Summer brought a lump to my

silent for a moment before answering, “I’ll go to W City with Uncle Louis right away and I’m

washed over me as tears started

you so much, John,” I replied with

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