I’m sorry,” Sumner murmured despondently.


    Lindsey pursed her lips and assured him, “It’s okay.


    I know you’re looking out for me.


    If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now.


    Please take care of Xiomara.


    ”


    Once Lindsey departed, Sumner sighed softly, turning to sit on the chair beside the bed, closing his eyes for a moment’s respite.


    Xiomara slowly opened her eyes and gazed upward, catching a glimpse of Sumner’s handsome profile.


    Xiomara had overheard Sumner’s conversation with Lindsey.


    Did Sumner harbor feelings for Lindsey, while she didn’t reciprocate them? The thought lingered, unsettling her.


    Helplessly curling up her fingers, Xiomara couldn’t shake off the feeling of inadequacy.


    It seemed understandable-everyone would be drawn to an outstanding and captivating woman like Lindsey.All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    Compared to her, Xiomara felt like an ugly duckling, dreaming of winning the favor of a prince.


    Furrowing her brow in painful dismay, Xiomara found herself grappling with an overwhelming surge of sadness, trapped within her heart with no release.


    The following day, Kendra paced anxiously in the Living room, awaiting news from Rupert.


    Despite the passing night, no positive update had arrived.


    Shelia remained confined in the police station.


    Kendra attempted to gather more information but found no signs of her daughter’s release or bail.


    Unable to endure the suspense any longer, Kendra finally ced a call to Rupert around noon.


    As soon as the beep echoed, the phone line went dead.


    Kendra was stunned and quickly redialed.


    She heard a message, “Sorry, the number you dialed is busy, please try againter.


    ”


    What just happened?


    Why had Rupert abruptly stopped answering her calls?


    Kendra attempted to call several more times but to no avail.


    Frustrated, she hurled the phone onto the couch, feeling utterly defeated.


    Wasn’t he supposed to help Shelia? After all, Shelia was his daughter!


    Kendra knew she couldn’t just sit idly.


    If he wasn’t picking up the phone, she’d confront him in person.


    It had never crossed Kendra’s mind to disrupt Rupert’s work and personal life.


    Yet, for his daughter’s sake, she was ready to risk it all.


    She hailed a cab to Rupert’spany.


    The towering building’s ss windows reflected the bright sunlight, making Kendra feel small and insignificant.


    With determination, she stepped inside.


    Approaching the reception desk, Kendra exined her purpose.


    “Hello, I need to see your CEO, Rupert Walsh.


    ”