Be nted a gentle kiss on Wendy''s cheek. "I''m okay, but there just one little thing..."


    Wendy''s face immediately filled with concern. "What is it?"


    With a bright smile, Be replied, "It''s just that I missed you so much... When I didn''t see you before I slept, I cried " Wendy''s lips curved into a warm smile. She scooped Be into a tight embrace. "I missed you so much, too.."


    Ang looked up at Wendy, relief washing over her. "Your came."


    Wendy stood tall. "Are you alright?"


    Ang shook her head slowly. "I''m fine."


    Suddenly, Jessica''s voice cut through sharply. "How did you find this ce? Did you follow me?"


    Wendy''s clear eyes locked onto Jessica''s face. "Congrattions. You guessed right-I did follow you. I knew if we kept you in, you''d find a way to sneak out. I''d been waiting patiently."


    Jessica clenched her teeth and fists in frustration. She had been outyed by Wendy. She had lost.


    "Is there anything you want to say for yourself?" Wendy asked calmly.


    Jessica hesitated. "I-"


    Just then, Stanley stepped in, his gaze fixed on Jessica. "I never thought you could be this ruthless-kidnapping Be and my mother! If you can kidnap and kill today, what will you be capable of tomorrow?"


    Jessica''s face turned pale. She lunged forward, grabbing Stanley''s sleeve. "Listen to me, Stanley! I only meant to kidnap Wendy''s daughter. I never wanted to hurt your mom-


    Ang cut her off coldly, "Don''t try to weasel out! You were about to kill me to cover your tracks. I haven''t forgotten."


    Jessica''s voice trembled. "Stanley, I love you so much... I didn''t want to lose you; that''s why I did this."


    Stanley shoved Jessica away, his eyes icy with disdain. "Save those words for the judge."


    What?


    Jessica stared at him in disbelief. "You''re going to turn me in? I''m the Larson family''s heiress, the richest man''s daughter! You wouldn''t dare do this to me!"


    A low, maic voice chimed in. "He wouldn''t dare, but I would."


    Jessica turned to see Horace stepping in, d in a long ck coat. Shock rippled through her. "Dad? What are you doing here? Wendy, is this your doing?"


    Wendy nodded. "Yep. I brought Mr. Larson here."


    Jessica''s voice trembled. "Why would you do this? Why bring my father here?"


    Wendy looked directly at Horace. "Mr. Larson, now that the truth is clear-your daughter kidnapped Be and Mrs. Ang, and even tried to kill them. What do you n to do about this?"


    Jessica rushed forward, clutching Horace''s arm. “Dad, I''m your daughter! You can''t abandon me!"


    Smack!


    Horace''s hand struck Jessica across the face. Her head snapped to the side, a burning sting spreading across her cheek. Her mind


    went nk.


    After a few seconds, she slowly turned back toward him, stunned.


    "I can''t believe you hit me!"


    Horace''s gaze was icy. "Don''t you think you deserve it?"