Chapter 70

“Why would he ask?” Oblivious to the underlying implications, Charles’ ignorance showed as soon as he opened his mouth.

After doing a facepalm, Sonia wore a somber expression and explained, “I’m afraid Toby’s questions has to do with the fact that Tina is now hospitalized. Perhaps Tina’s disappearance was because she was kidnapped, and the kidnapper might be someone we personally know.”

“What?” Charles was taken aback by the revelation.

Sonia pulled her lips into a thin line. “It had been a while since Tina hurt me, but Toby chose to question us right after Tina was hospitalized. It’s apparent that he suspects we’re enacting revenge on him by having someone kidnap Tina.” That was the reason she was having a heartache in the face of Toby’s suspicion earlier.

Upon listening to Sonia’s conjecture, Charles’ gaze flickered for a moment as he

 

caught on to the situation. “We’re done for. You told Toby that Carl is the only person who’s aware of what happened. He must think that Carl is the one who kidnapped Tina and is the reason she was subsequently hospitalized.”

“I’m also wondering if Carl was behind that incident because he’s the only one who knows the truth besides us. This won’t do. I need to ask him.” Sonia retrieved her phone from her bag to give Carl a call. Meanwhile, Charles stole a glance at her as an almost imperceptible sheepish look fleeted across his gaze.

 

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Soon, the call connected, and Carl’s exhausted voice came through. “Sonia… cough… why are you calling so late at night?”

Are you sick, Carl?” Worry was written all over Sonia’s face when she heard Carl’s cough over the phone.

Carl smiled feebly. “It’s cold here, and we’re shooting outdoors, so I caught a cold without realizing. Cough, cough…”.

“Have you checked with a doctor? What

about your meds?” Sonia inquired out of concern.

Carl felt warmth coursing through his heart. “Yeah, I’ve done both. Don’t worry, Sonia. I’ll be alright after a few days. Cough, cough...

“How can I not? What if your condition develops into inflammation?” Sonia rubbed her face irritatedly. Long ago, Carl was sick when she went to provide aid in Jordain County with her father. His tiny figure was curled up on a small, tattered bed as he coughed his lungs out.

lungs. He would

you some medicine that suits you.” Sonia didn’t

smilingly. “Alright,

Sonia.”

question.” Sonia’s expression

Carl grunted. “Ask away.”

that I told you

Charles was listening intently as he

Carl’s gaze despite the smile he wore while

with me. Are you the one behind this?” Instead of beating around the bush, Sonia cut to

unwavering smile on his face, Carl said, “Nope. How could I have done that when I’m currently so far away from Seafield? Sonia, why would you suspect I’m the

asked me about

part in it.” Sonia repeated her conversation with Toby at the hospital.

why you did since President Fuller asked. It only makes sense that I

in you.” A

 

it so easily. However, I won’t be deceived. Considering Carl’s true nature, I

Carl isn’t behind this. Now Toby won’t be able to do anything to him.”   Charles smiled without saying anything. When Sonia saw a

him meds?” Charles questioned as

here for me. I’ll be

Charles waved

.

 out various medicines either for the flu or boosting immunity. Since Carl

could use the medicines to boost his

ready to check out at the cashier. All of a sudden, her pupils contracted when she caught a glimpse of some Levonorgestrel on the rack in front of her. I didn’t take any measures after that night.

courage to dwell on it

shopkeeper asked with a

still

it been?”

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