"Caroline!"

In that instant, Francis saw the madness in her eyes!

He handed James over to Sylvia, "James, be a good boy, Daddy has something to take care of. Stay with great-grandma, okay?"

Then he turned to Sylvia, murmuring, "Grandma..."

"I know, I know." Sylvia didn't need any explanation. "Go on, don't worry. James is safe with me."

"Thank you, Grandma!"

"That's enough."

Sylvia hugged a puzzled James, comforting him tenderly, "Don't be scared, James. This is grown-up stuff, it's got nothing to do with you. Let's go home, okay?"

Children are perceptive, and James could feel Sylvia's genuine affection, obediently nodding in agreement.

"Such a good boy, let's go."

Caroline stormed out of the house, jumped into her car, and drove off recklessly.

The orphanage was located on the western hills of the city, a region characterized by its hilly terrain. By the time Francis and his team set out, Caroline had vanished without a trace. It was a rough night for Francis.

He was still in recovery, having awoken from a years-long coma only a few months ago. Now, both his legs and head were throbbing with pain.

Sawyer could see he was struggling. "Mr. Francis, perhaps you should head back. I'll find Ms. Bennett."

Francis' brows furrowed, a storm brewing in his eyes. "I'm afraid she won't come back with you even if you do find her."

was no arguing with

car

you can't push yourself like this.

"But, Grandma..."

Sylvia commanded Sawyer, "Call Gilbert. Caroline might not listen to Sawyer, but she'll

last part was directed

too much trouble for Gilbert, it's late, and besides, this

so formal." Sylvia

of it. "We're all family here. Do you think Gilbert

Sawyer. "What are

"Yes, ma'am!"

...

in the morning, deep in

of his phone. He glanced at Sherilyn sleeping beside

her light sleep, she was already

closed, she

"Alright."

hand, tiptoed out of the room. "Sawyer,

"Mr. Gilbert."

Sawyer recounted the events

apologetically, "Mr. Francis is

reach

exhausted, and Lady Sylvia

to disturb your

out, Gilbert massaged his

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