"I don't want to think about anything. I just want to prepare for my choir competition. Why am I so unlucky?"

Lucas' expression darkened even further. He knew all of this was because of him, but at that moment, Henry's words were more convincing. Nonetheless, he could not persuade Claudia to be optimistic, as he did not have that standing.

After Claudia's crying gradually subsided, Henry affectionately rubbed her head. "Silly girl, have you forgotten that Daddy is right beside you? Whatever happens, you just hide behind me, and I'll make sure nothing happens to you."

Ever since Claudia was young, her father had been like an immovable mountain, always protecting her. As she grew older, she started seeing her father as less of a superhero. Nonetheless, whenever there was an unexpected incident-like the kidnapping-she still felt that her father was the most reliable presence. She felt at ease as long as her father was with her.

"Dad..." Claudia was still very afraid, but she accepted her father's suggestion. Deep down, she understood that sitting there waiting to die was a dead end. Escaping might offer a glimmer of hope.

"Lucas, what's your plan?"

I want you to first check what kind of iron wires are on this window behind us, and whether we

windows. The only way out would

give me a moment. I'll go take a look," Henry said as he clumsily struggled

due to his inability to maintain balance. The thudding sound and

he waited for a moment before reassuring

the tremble in his tone, indicating that he was seriously injured. He immediately asked, "What's

while Henry said he was knocked unconscious when the kidnappers brought him there, there not was no guarantee that they did.

fine. I'm not injured. I'm just finding it hard to maintain balance when standing up, so I fell down. Don't worry, my

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