Chapter 543 Where''s Carol


    Linsey chuckled at Collin''s affectionate words but quickly put on a serious face. "You''re lying, Last time we visited your grandmother, she told me herself that you''ve always been possessive since you were little, always hogging her attention."


    Collin was caught off guard, surprised that Linsey remembered such trivial details. After a brief pause, he smirked. "Grandma enjoys her solitude now. If I go bothering, her, she''ll probably kick me out. So, I have no choice but to spend all my time with my dear wife instead, hoping she won''t get tired of me."


    Linsey raised an eyebrow, amused. "Collin, you''re getting better at sweet-talking, Who''s been coaching you?"


    She yfully pinched his lips.


    When they first met, he had been aloof and distant, hard to approach.


    But as time passed, she had gradually uncovered Collin''s softer, more yful side.


    Laughing and chatting, they strolled into the restaurant, their easygoing chemistry so infectious that even the passersby couldn''t help but smile.


    Meanwhile, at Grester Airport, Jeffery hurried out of the car, his gaze sweeping across the terminal until he spotted two familiar figures.


    Cruz and M looked slightly weary, followed by their assistants carrying their luggage.


    Taking a deep breath, Jeffery approached. "Dad, Mom."


    M studied him for a few seconds, her elegant andposed expression tinged with concern. "Jeffery, you''ve lost a lot of weight."


    At her words, the exhaustion Jeffery had been suppressing almost overwhelmed him. "Mom..."


    Before he could say more, Cruz interjected in his usual firm tone. "Alright, let''s head home first. Your mother is tired and needs to rest."


    Jeffery nodded. "The car is outside. Let''s go."


    As they settled into the vehicle, the ride back was quiet.


    Cruz, aware of M''s presence, merely shot Jeffery a sharp warning nce-one that said everything without


    words.


    Jeffery didn''t need to be told what wasing next.


    Unlike his mother''s gentle nature, his father had always been strict, and once they were home, he knew he wouldn''t be spared.


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    Chapter 543 Where''s Carol


    When they arrived at the Lawson family''s vi, Cruz carefully helped his wide out of the car "We'' kome


    said.


    The household staff had already gathered at the entrance. "Wee home, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson they weat


    in unison.


    As M stepped inside, she nced around and noticed someone missing "Jeffery, where''s Card


    She hesitated, then smiled. "Ah, it''ste-she must be asleep already,"


    Jeffery, standing behind her, stiffened slightly, pressing his lips together. He didn''t dare tell her the truth Caro hadn''t been home for days.


    Since she ran out of the police station earlier that day, Jeffery had sent people to find her, but she had yet to be


    located.


    Between handling thepany''s affairs and picking up his parents from the airport, he hadn''t had time to search for her.


    Since his mother had assumed Carol was resting, Jeffery let her believe it.


    At least for now, it was better than causing amotion in the middle of the night.


    After freshening up, M retired early, exhausted from the long journey.


    Immediately her door closed, M turned to Jeffery with a cold, unreadable expression


    As soon as they entered the study, Cruz shut the door behind them and moved to


    his desk. His stern gaze bore into Jeffery. "Kneel," hemanded.


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