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?”

heard what I said, she raised her eyebrows and looked towards

“Please give me

for a moment before she finally yielded and proceeded with

be and stayed silent at the

I entered the elevator

we should talk it out instead of shutting each other down. But still, neither of us was willing to speak now. Humans are bizarre

I entered first and stood at the

looked at me with displeasure. “Scarlett, do you have to be

and said

slammed the door shut, and locked

room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Even

admire them because all I could think of

the matter?” John sounded as if he had just

only then did I

that he had picked up the call, I might

contact the local authorities at W City? Summer has been missing for more than seventy-two hours

Summer brought a lump

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

washed over me as tears started to

John,” I replied with a

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