"This isn't your fault." Ellar looked up at Patricia, his eyes serious.

" But can you promise me that in the future, you won't hide dangerous situations from me?" This was about Doretta deceiving Emma, not a trap set for them.

If it had been a trap, even if Patricia had gone, she might have already fallen into it, and both of them could have been in danger.

“We will find a way to rescue Mrs. Riddle, rest assured," Patricia consoled Ellar.

"Okay." Ellar nodded, his gaze falling on the phone.

What Ellar hoped for now was that his phone would ring, bringing news from Everett.

Even if it were a threat, it would be good news for him.

As long as Everett was willing to negotiate, Emma would be safe for the time being.

Ellar was prepared to give up everything to ensure Emma's safe return.

"Ellar!" The office door was suddenly pushed open, and Emery hurried in.

"Emery." Ellar, looking pale, acknowledged Emery, realizing from his expression that he was aware of the situation.

news yet?" Emery

Ellar shook his head.

we just wait?" Emery was visibly

couldn't even dare to search extensively for Emma, fearing it might provoke Everett into doing something

in, trying to calm him, "I told you to not panic just yet." "Dad, you're here too." Ellar's eyes reddened slightly, feeling he

Everett

you agree

comes back safely," Dexter advised

they had no other demands now; the safe return of Emma was

"It's our fault.

dare to harm

if she had known Doretta would heartlessly target Emma, she wouldn't have agreed to keep Emma in the dark about Doretta's intentions, and Emma wouldn't

this?!" Dexter

by Everett..." Ellar laid out

Emma couldn't withstand Doretta's betrayal, so he lied about her

he hadn't expected this would instead

utterly heartless!" Dexter

he stiffened

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