"Mommy… I missed you so much…" Liora cried. Caroline hugged Liora tightly. "Don't cry, Lia. I'm here…"Liora wished that she could squeeze herself into Caroline's arms but held back in fear of hurting Caroline's chest wound. "Don't kill yourself, Mommy. I lost Daddy, Uncle Neil, and Uncle Kenny. I don't want to lose you too, mommy."Caroline sobbed. "I'm sorry, Lia. I was too selfish and weak. It was all my fault…"Liora shook her head. "I know that you're sad, Mommy. However, you still have us, and we need you…""I know. I won't leave you again," Caroline said. "Mommy, I'm going to find Daddy and Uncle Neil. I'm going to find them if they are still alive or I'll find their souls if they are dead!" Liora declared while sobbing. Caroline was stunned upon hearing that. She loosened her hug and met Liora's eyes with a frown. "Lia, I don't understand what you're talking about… How did you learn to talk about finding them if they are still alive or finding their souls if they
Eira held Caroline's hands. "Rest and recuperate so you can figure out a way to gather evidence against Scott's crimes! Do it for Kenny, Neil, and Mr. Jordan! Do it for yourself and the children!"Caroline took a deep breath. "I understand, Eira. I'll make sure to get revenge for this!"Eira nodded. "Take care of yourself, Carol. We stand with you."Caroline kept quiet. Soon afterward, she placed Liora's hand in Eira's."Please take care of Lia! Prioritize your safety while you're on the road. Your well-being comes first," Caroline said through her sobs."Naturally!"-Early morning the next day, Greta sent Liora into Eira's car when the bodyguards were distracted.She placed Liora's packed clothes into the boot.After everything was done, Greta stood by the car and held Liora's hand, unwilling to let go. "Lia, remember to let me know when you get there."Liora nodded. "Grandaunt Greta, please let my brothers know that I'm leaving. Tell them not to miss me."Greta wiped her
At 9:00 a.m., Scott hurried to the hospital upon learning of Liora's disappearance.The bodyguard's impatient voice greeted him as he reached the room's entrance."Do you think my employer will let you leave just because you stop eating? Dream on!"Scott halted, his expression turning to a frown.Noticing the tension, Elvira approached from the side. "Mr. Hendrix, should I get rid of him?"Even as Elvira spoke, Kevin Patton, the bodyguard, continued. "I'm going to force-feed you if you keep refusing to eat!"Scott's solemn expression deepened as he opened the door to enter. A trace of agitation crossed his face when he saw Caroline seated on the bed, staring out the window in silence.Scott's sudden appearance took Kevin aback. He lowered his head and greeted, "Sir!"Scott glanced at him coldly. "I don't remember giving you the authority to treat her like this."Although his tone remained calm, the coldness in Scott's voice was evident.Kevin stiffened. "I'm sorry, sir. I gre
Scott's gaze turned instantly cold upon hearing that. "Don't test my limits, Carol."Caroline couldn't help but laugh. "Are you telling me you have limits? You kill indiscriminately! How dare you claim that you have limits! You shouldn't even be alive in this world! You deserve to die!"Darkness filled Scott's gaze. "Are you sure you want to indulge in momentary pleasure without considering the children's situation?"Caroline's anger faded as she remembered that her children were still with Scott.Scott's malicious presence diminished after Caroline calmed down."I'm here for two things today. Firstly, where is Lia?" Scott asked.Caroline clutched the blanket tightly. She was about to speak when Scott interjected, "Carol, don't try to deceive me. After all, you should know what I'm capable of."Caroline bit her lower lip and truthfully answered, "Lia is off for her studies. You can't hinder my children's progress because of me.""Alright, I can agree not to interfere with Lia's
However, Caroline could not show it because Scott would see through her.Caroline replied nonchalantly, "As you wish.""Hmm. I'll come and pick you up in three days," Scott declared, standing up.After leaving the room, Elvira returned to him once she had finished disposing of the corpse.She glanced at the room and then at Scott. "Mr. Hendrix, the woman…"Elvira halted herself midway as Scott frowned at her remark."What are you trying to say?" Scott asked.Bracing herself, Elvira said, "Mr. Hendrix, this woman knows too much about you. Why not get rid of her?"Scott contemplated the suggestion and lowered his gaze.Ever since witnessing Caroline being shot, he began to show signs of emotional turmoil. He refused to acknowledge that he could not bear to part with Caroline. After all, he had no feelings for her—he just wanted to use her.If that were the case, why did he feel anxious? Keeping Caroline alive was his attempt to uncover the cause of his anxiety.Scott said cold
"You're oversimplifying the situation," Alex exclaimed, glaring at Lucas. "If he has no regard for Evan, he won't take us seriously either."Lucas expressed his dejection, "What do you think we should do then? It has been a few days, yet we haven't made any breakthroughs."Alex pondered for a moment. "I think we should find Caroline first.""Find Caroline? Will we be able to meet her?" Lucas was confused."We can figure out a way to do so! Focusing solelay on saving her is futile. The key is to see what Caroline is planning to do next."Lucas was stunned for a moment. "So, you're saying that Caroline will likely stay close to Scott?""It's possible. Wouldn't you want to seek revenge if you were in Caroline's place?" Alex said.Lucas was rendered speechless. "That goes without saying." Alex stared at him. "So, our next step is to work together with Caroline instead of focusing on what we should do. If Caroline stays close to Scott, she will be able to acquire evidence of Scott'
Yuliana replied, "Alright."Lucas asked, "What have you been up to lately, Yuliana?"After a brief moment of contemplation, Yuliana said, "I still want to track Scott. After all, he still hasn't noticed me.""Sure, just reach out to Alex and me if you need any help," Lucas offered.Yuliana nodded and exchanged numbers with Lucas before she departed.-On the same day, in the afternoon, Yuliana handed the phone to Caroline.Upon receiving the phone, Caroline looked at Yuliana in shock.Yuliana explained, "Alex and Lucas want to connect with you. Figure out a way to hide the phone yourself."Caroline nodded. "Understood. I would like to ask you something, Yuliana."Yuliana checked her watch. "Go ahead. I can't stay too long.""Kenny's body…" Caroline's gaze reflected pain.Yuliana sighed. "My father has taken care of his funeral affairs. Don't worry."Caroline nodded. "Please thank Uncle Tom for taking the trouble to do that.""It's not troublesome as long as you're not sui
Caroline: [Ty, this is Mommy.]During mealtime, Tyler felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He quickly retrieved it and opened a text message from an unknown number. The content of the message startled him, causing him to drop his fork with a clang.The sound caught Axel's attention, who then asked, "What's going on, Ty?"Tyler glanced at the nearby bodyguard and shook his head as he replied, "Nothing, I just saw the news."Puzzled by Tyler's strong reaction, Axel observed as Tyler responded to Caroline's text with shaky hands. Tyler: [Are you alright, Mommy?]Relieved by Tyler's reply, Caroline texted back.Caroline: [I'm alright, Ty. How is everyone?]Tyler: [We're living in Xander Residence, and they've returned our phones. However, I believe our previous phones were bugged, so I changed to a new one.]Caroline: [It's good to be cautious. Did they hurt you?]Tyler: [No, but we're closely monitored by many bodyguards. Mommy, don't kill yourself…]Caroline's heart sank, re