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?”

what I said, she raised her eyebrows and looked

cards and insisted, “Please give

hesitated for a moment before she finally yielded and proceeded

be and stayed

taking the room key, I entered the

talk it out instead

room, I entered first and stood

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

stared back and said stubbornly,

out, slammed the door shut,

cost a hundred thousand per night was cosy. It had a living room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Even though it was

because all I could think of now was

What’s the matter?” John sounded as if he had

then did I realize that it was

not mean to disturb his sleep, but now that he had picked up the call, I might as well tell him the

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

a

City with Uncle Louis right away and I’m sure

warmth washed over me as tears

much, John,” I replied with

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