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.

knew the risks involved were immense. Even police officers couldn’t guarantee a safe return from such situations, let alone an unarmed middle-aged man like

Alyssa and the other officers were bustling about, making arrangements for what was to come. They could only

the safety of the police cruiser. “We’ll be hiding out nearby, don’t you worry. We’ll do everything we can to keep

determination, and restarted

the plan went awry. As soon as Elton stepped out of his car, he was ambushed by not one but several

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

his cries. But the

behind a group of dumbfounded

palpable. “These crooks are too brazen.

for a moment before responding icily, “Indeed, they are taunting us. Get a team to check on all the ex-cons released in the last six