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.

were immense. Even police officers couldn’t guarantee a safe return from such situations, let alone an unarmed middle-aged man like Elton. He was clearly

arrangements for what was to come. They could only accompany

police cruiser. “We’ll be hiding out nearby, don’t you worry. We’ll do everything

jaw set with determination, and

as Elton stepped out of his car,

the ransom, so you can’t do this!” Elton shouted

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

too, was taken, leaving behind a group of

the officers, his frustration palpable. “These crooks

developments. He was silent for a moment before responding icily, “Indeed, they are taunting us. Get a team to check on all the ex-cons released