The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2601

Mara pursed her lips, utterly baffled by her father’s presence there. Far from being of any help, he had even shed tears during the negotiations. She had little respect for a man who

cries.

“Let’s not rush to hand over the cash just yet. Let’s get in touch with the police and see what they suggest,” Dean said, trying to inject some sense into the situation.

Elton panicked at the suggestion. “How can we do that? The kidnappers have already warned us-no police! If they find out we’ve involved the police, won’t the kids be in even greater danger?”

Alyssa waved a dismissive hand. “You don’t know their type, nor do you understand them. Even if we don’t go to the police, they have ways to threaten the kids. We need to act fast to find their hideout-that’s the real solution. Don’t just think about paying them off. Have you considered their greed? Can you truly satisfy them?”

money was coming from their pockets. He had no

shoulder. “Look, we are just as eager to rescue the children. But we need you to work with us on

Elton nodded vigorously, while Mara watched with a calculating gaze. She suspected the situation would be resolved quickly, but she didn’t want it to be-not just

yet.

as Balfour returned safely, that

arrived quickly, recognizing the gravity of the

that two children were snatched in broad daylight right at the school gates. What’s happening with our public safety? Is it so poor that soon people will be kidnapped just standing by the roadside?” Alyssa accosted the officer on arrival,

thought of Balfour, not yet an adult, enduring such an ordeal gave her a headache. His childhood had been hard enough without this. Once Balfour was back, she vowed to take him to church to light a candle and wash away the