The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2603

“No, Daddy, please don’t go,” Mara sobbed, collapsing to the floor in a heap, feeling utterly powerless as she watched Elton’s retreating figure.

Why? Am I not your child too? Why is it always Victoria you choose over me?

Her eyes clenched shut, tears streaming down her cheeks, a silent testament to her anguish.

The school counselor noticed Mara’s distress and gently helped her to her feet.

“There, there, don’t you worry. Your dad will come back safe and sound,” she said, handing Mara a cup of water to soothe her cold hands.

a safe return from such situations, let alone an unarmed middle-aged man like Elton. He was clearly prepared for the

was to come. They could only accompany Elton part of the way. As they neared the designated meeting

safety of the police cruiser. “We’ll

jaw set with determination, and

out of his car, he was ambushed by not one but several

What are you doing? I’ve brought the ransom, so

stationed a fair distance away, sprinted toward the commotion upon hearing his cries. But the kidnappers were quicker, knocking

a group of dumbfounded officers

his frustration palpable. “These crooks are too brazen.

Get a team to check on all the ex-cons released in the last six months, especially those with robbery charges.