Wouldn’t she have acted the same way if the roles were reversed and she were in ine’s shoes?


    Thus, Lady Wilson had no intention of showing kindness or grace toward ine.


    Moreover, the humiliation Lady Wilson experienced at the vi in Thompson First lingered in her mind. With a cold tone, she dered, “This is the result and price of your own actions! You should just enjoy the consequences! And remember, this is only day one; we still have another fourteen days to endure together!”


    Once she finished speaking, Lady Wilson scoffed disdainfully and strode out of the restroom.


    Meanwhile, ine sat on the cold floor of the toilet, feeling both hungry and chilled. Overwhelmed by helplessness and despair, she fought back tears, recalling the fierce and ruthless Gena.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Eventually, though, she sumbed to her emotions, pulling her legs close and burying her face in her knees as she sobbed bitterly.


    This was the most tragic experience of ine’s life. The pain and suffering she faced today eclipsed all the hardships she had endured over the past few decades.


    The thought of spending the next fourteen days in the same cell as Lady Wilson sent her into a panic.


    Desperation washed over her as she realized she might be stuck in the detention center indefinitely, and she cried until she felt drained of tears.


    …


    While ine wept in the detention center’s toilet, Charlie was driving back to the vi at Thompson First with Jacob.


    The old man hummed cheerfully, his face glowing with joy!


    ire and Loreen had already returned to the vi ahead of them.


    The moment Charlie and Jacob stepped inside, ire rushed out from the living room.


    Seeing them, she asked anxiously, “Dad, Charlie, how many mahjong halls did you visit?”


    Jacob, feeling guilty, said, “I can’t remember. We went to several mahjong halls looking for your mother, but no one had seen her or knew anything about her.”


    ire pressed, “So, there are no updates at all?”


    Jacob waved his hand dismissively, “Oh, ire, your mother is an adult. She’ll be fine. The worst that could happen is that she got caught up with some MLM scheme. Don’t worry too much…”


    “How can I not worry?” ire replied, her eyes red. “What if something has happened to her? We haven’t heard anything! So many terrible things could have urred. The longer we wait, the more dangerous it bes. Do you know how many disappearances are reported online, and how few people are actually found? Most of those who are found have encountered serious dangers!”


    Jacob countered quickly, “It’s not as dire as you think! Do you really believe any criminals would see your mother as a target? Does she have any money left? She’s squandered our family’s finances. And is she even attractive enough for criminals to consider her? Why would anyone risk their freedom to rob or harm her?”


    “Dad!” ire eximed, upset. “How can you say things like that?”


    At that moment, Jacob’s thoughts were consumed by Matilda. A bit tipsy, he was less restrained and showed little concern for ine, not bothering to mask it from ire. “Honestly, what I said is just the truth. First, there’s no way criminals would rob her. Second, they wouldn’t be interested in her at all. What kind of danger could she possibly be in?”


    “And don’t forget your mother’s personality! Who would dare to provoke her? She once yelled from our window in themunity, and no one dared to make a sound afterward. Do you think anyone would target her?”


    ire was left speechless by her father’sments. Finally, she asked, exasperated, “Dad! Have you been drinking?”<fn09b9> Newest update provided by F?nd-Novel</fn09b9>