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Driscoll regarded Elyse with a contemplative gaze, pondering the inappropriateness of Jayden’s detached
response, particularly in her presence, given that Lanny and Glenda were her parents.
Elyse’s stoic demeanor, tinged with a hint of grimness, belied her inability to remain indifferent. Sensing her
inner turmoil, Jayden probed, “Are you worried they might go through with it and feel compelled to intervene?”
Elyse attempted to assert her indifference with a deep breath, but she couldn't fool herself. Reluctantly, she
admitted, “I can’t ignore their well-being. I'm sorry.”
Driscoll nodded understandingly, acknowledging, “It's understandable. They're your parents, after all.”
Jayden nonchalantly shrugged, gently squeezing Elyse’s hand. “If you're concerned, I'll go with you,” he offered.
Grateful for his support, Elyse replied, “Thank you for being here.”
“Let’s not waste time,” Jayden urged, leading her towards the villa gate, their hands tightly clasped.
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As they approached, the anguished cries of Lanny and Glenda pierced the air, echoing outside. Glenda’s
distressed voice reverberated with urgency. Elyse furrowed her brow at the cacophony, grateful for the seclusion
of the villa area. She couldn’t help but shudder at the thought of the chaos that would ensue if they were
downtown, attracting a crowd of onlookers.
Reaching the gate, she gestured to the security guard, prompting him to open it. Outside, clutching a bottle of
pesticide, Lanny beseeched, “Elyse, please open the gate and allow us to see Mabel. We're family. Please.” As
Lanny’s plea rang out, he caught sight of Elyse approaching, her countenance a tumult of emotions, while Jayden
looked stoical beside her.
Avoiding Jayden’s gaze, Lanny addressed Elyse, “We understand that our actions have deeply wounded you, but
you can’t punish your sister for our mistakes. If you're angry with us, we can make amends.” Brandishing the
pesticide bottle, he declared, “I'm prepared to drink this pesticide as a gesture of repentance.”
Shocked by Lanny’s determination, Glenda embraced him, her tears flowing freely. “Lanny, what will | do without
you? | can’t bear the thought of losing you.”
Lanny’s expression reflected his resolve. “I have no other recourse. | must face the consequences of my actions.
I'm ready to accept responsibility.”
Overwhelmed with distress, Glenda directed her anguish towards Elyse. “Do you truly want to witness your
father’s death? How can you be so heartless? We raised you, yet you show us no mercy.”
With a steely gaze, Elyse recognized their attempt to manipulate her emotions as unjust. They had only
acknowledged her as their daughter when it suited their agenda. It seemed they always positioned themselves
as righteous, casting her as the perpetual scapegoat blamed for every misfortune. She scrutinized Lanny, her
tone measured. “Why do you fail to shed tears for your own sorrow? Is it because your grief isn’t genuine
enough?”
A fleeting flicker of embarrassment crossed Lanny’s features before he composed himself.
In a fit of rage, Glenda exclaimed, “Elyse, how can you be so ruthless? Do you really want to reduce your father
to tears? I'm warning you, release my daughter, or I'll expose your actions online. There's no escaping the
consequences.”
Lanny frantically attempted to silence Glenda, bewildered by her sudden outburst and unsure why she would
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Frustrated, Glenda pushed his hand away, voicing her discontent. “I must speak my mind. Perhaps | shouldn't
have raised her at all.”
Finding Glenda’s words ironic, Elyse tilted her head inquisitively. “Didn't you abandonlong ago? Didn't you
choose Mabel over me? | thought you ended our mother-daughter relationship. Do you still consideryour
daughter?”
Her pointed question left Glenda feeling embarrassed. She exchanged a glance with Lanny before reluctantly
conceding. “Even though we didn’t rescue you back then, we're still your parents.”
Suppressing the urge to laugh bitterly, Elyse pondered their audacity. They had never considered the peril she
faced in the hands of her abductors. Now they expected her to care for them. The hypocrisy was palpable. What
kind of familial bond was this?
Disgusted, she chose to withhold further commentary, refusing to entertain their pleas.
Sensing the tension, Jayden interjected with a hint of amusement. “So you simply wish to take Mabel home.
That's straightforward enough.”
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