Janet‘s POV:
Richard and I managed to catch Ava.
“Ava‘s child is just the same age as James. When James disappeared, someone took her child away as well. Chances are, the child who fell into the sea wasn‘t James!” I grabbed Richard‘s hand, hopeful that this would be the case.
He nodded at me and replied, “Ellison has also admitted that he conspired with Susan to kill Ava‘s child.”
At long last, the truth had come to light. James was still very much alive. Richard and I both heaved a sigh of relief. But right now, Charles was probably the happiest of all. Now that he was certain James was still alive, a storm seemed to be brewing in his eyes and an unfathomable emotion appeared on his face.
Ever since his child died and Scarlett left, he had been living like a soulless puppet. It was only in this moment that he finally returned to his old self.
“Richard, tell the elders in my family that James is still alive,” said Charles.
“I‘m going to Kitsap to bring James and Scarlett back with me.”
His former decisive and vigorous personality had returned. He was like a general who had been reborn, swearing to regain his lost territory. The wind blew against his coat, causing it to flutter along with the wind and making him look like a king.
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Richard and I went back to the Moore mansion. There, we found that everyone was gathered in the living room. Alice was sitting on the sofa with a heavy heart, while Lawrence was walking back and forth in the living room. Meanwhile, Michael and Christine were anxiously sitting on the other end of the sofa, agitated.
The moment I walked in, everyone looked at me. Their eyes displayed just how hopeful they were to hear of any good news. After taking a deep breath, I said, “James is still alive.”
The room fell silent for a moment. Lawrence‘s knees went weak, causing him to stagger backwards and fall onto a chair. His reaction was followed by Alice‘s whimpering.
Christine struggled to get up, staring into my eyes.
“Wait... did you just say that my dearest great grandson is still alive? Are you serious?”
“Mom, did you hear that? James is still alive. Thank God!” Alice cried.
Christine wept with joy as she asked me and Richard, “How is James doing now? Where on earth is he? Has Charles found him already?”
look for James. I’m positive
only a matter of time until we find James!” Even Michael Take Them Away couldn‘t hide his
that James is still alive?”
the boss will call her and tell her the good news in person,” I responded, “Oh, thank God! Our little angel is still alive! Perhaps this
Even if it‘s just for the sake of the child, I‘m sure she‘ll come back,” I added.
something. And then, she
I was conflicted
seen them with your own eyes?” Alice asked tentatively. “I haven‘t.” I shook my head, letting out a sigh. I kept my
what did Scarlett say? Tell me!”
that she has twins now and that they‘re less than a
That‘s odd. So she really got
lose her memory
didn‘t get to see Scarlett‘s kids when I met
not to worry about other things for now. We‘re fortunate that James is
to bring up the topic again, and the whole family was excited about the
is Scarlett? Is she aware that James is still
Tracy‘s shocked voice over the phone Her question left
hasn‘t the boss
yet? The boss
not sure if he has spoken to Scarlett. She went out with William
“She went out?”
had a bad feeling
my boss could?
Charles‘ POV:
to Kitsap and set an appointment
room, I
are you here to tell me that you‘ll agree to divorce
me, and I said nothing I just poured him a glass of wine. The scarlet liquid slowly slowed into the crystal glass,
up the glass and took a
to kill you, I wouldn‘t need
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