Chapter 790 United

"I understand," Otis promised solemnly. "We will bring back good news."

This time, Esmae, Chris, Sophie and Edwin stood in front of and behind the couple and looked at them differently. Esmae was still a little uncomfortable, but she was no longer hostile to anyone. Sophie, on the other hand, praised their relationship.

"Look at Helena. She's a straight shooter. She's generous and chivalrous. She's really the kind of person who can keep Otis under control."

"Well, mother-in-law loves her daughter-in-law," Edwin said gently.

Sophie glanced at Edwin coquettishly, thinking how wonderful it would be if she and Lucia could finally be her daughters-in-law!

A woman's mind couldn't be more sensitive. Esmae had changed, and she was aware of it.

Waiting Esmae, Chris and Helena leave, Edwin and Otis were ready to leave too, and Sophie was a little sad to part with her husband again. As she walked them to the door, she said,

"You have to be careful how you deal with Erik. They have the same temperament. When pushed, they only get crazier."

"I've figured it out. That's why I called Elliot back," Edwin had already thought that one thing led to another.

"You stay here and wait for Arthur. Mom, we'll be right back," Otis said.

"Okay," Sophie nodded, but they'd only just taken two steps when she realized she'd forgotten another important thing.

"By the way, Edwin, where's Teddy? Did you leave him alone?" owns this.

"Of course not. I called Bailey back and he's with him now," Edwin said to his wife with a gentle smile.

"Good, be safe," Sophie said, relieved.

By the time Arthur returned to the villa at 4 p. m., Edwin and Otis had already arrived at Mokio. As soon as he returned, Arthur called his father, who had been his biggest influence. After talking with his father, Arthur was really not so lost, but that pair of purple eyes still had no warmth.

Sophie, seeing Arthur travel-worn, personally supervised his eating before asking him what had happened when he arrived at the villa.

Arthur, sitting on the sofa and looking down at something, seemed to have no focus at all and said in a low voice,

"By the time we got there, the villa was empty, and there was a lot of blood on the front yard and living room floor. It looked like there had been a violent fight. Casper's men told me which room the baby and Lucia had been held in, so I rushed up and went into the room..."

Arthur said this as if the words were stuck in his throat.

Sophie grimaced and held Arthur's hand, and Arthur said slowly,

"There are still traces of Lucia and the baby in the room. The sheets on the bed are not folded. The blanket on the crib beside the bed is still wrapped in the shape of the baby. There are a few small clothes beside the bed... but they are all gone."

Arthur did not tell his mother that he was clutching the little clothes, feeling like a knife that stabbed in his heart.

"Arthur," said Sophie softly, knowing her son well, even if Arthur didn't say so.

"Don't worry. We'll get Lucia and the baby back."

"I know," Arthur whispered. "But I am powerless now, and I don't know what to think except to blame myself for it."

"Think of Lucia's bravery, what she did to protect Teddy and the baby, her determination, the fact that she never gives in to Spencer and Esmae for you. Don't lose your will. It will only affect your judgment, and the best time to save Lucia and the baby."

Sophie's words cut straight to the softest part of Arthur's heart and gave him the strongest comfort.

"Mom, I know I'm not going to let myself fall until I find Lucia and the baby," Arthur said firmly to his mother.

"If that's the case, then you should go and have a good sleep now. Even if you can't sleep, you should lie down and let your body recover its energy. After that, we'll see how your father and Otis are doing," Sophie said, half ordering, half coaxing.

Arthur nodded. He really wanted to dream, to see Lucia, to see the baby.

In the Davies family's ancestral home, Edwin and Otis told the elders, including the patriarch, what Erik and his son had done. They can't believe the Davies family had a disobedient person!

"Don't worry. When he arrives, we will naturally make him confess and admit his mistakes in front of our ancestors!" Although the clan leader was already in his 80s, his voice was loud and authoritative. "Clan leader, you'll have to witness this in person. If Erik refuses to cooperate, the Davies family won't let him stay!" Although Edwin seemed the calmest one, he was also the most anxious and angry one. "They'll be here tomorrow morning. Have a good night's rest. When they get here, I'll send them for you," the patriarch said thoughtfully to Edwin.

The moon rose high, and it was the most difficult night of all.

Lucia didn't know how long the car had been driving, and this time Spencer no longer covered her eyes. But Lucia couldn't remember the way, and was sure that the car had crossed the city border, across the lake, through the mountains. It was like driving without a destination.

"I suggest you get some rest. We still have a long way to go," said Spencer, who had been sitting next to Lucia the whole time. He didn't know if he had ever rested, but in the silence, he suddenly spoke up. Lucia didn't want to talk to Spencer, but he seemed to want to talk to her and went on.

"In fact, why do you have to do this? With the child, you want to run away from me again and again. You know I will not let you off, especially her."

"Because you're an asshole!" Lucia said at last, but her words were as harsh as her eyes.

"Do you know who Casper is?" Spencer didn't care what Lucia said about him, and then said, "He's Miles' son and Nia's boyfriend. If you're so determined to return to Arthur's side, why did you hook up with this man? Lucia, are you really a scheming woman?"

Lucia pursed her lips. She didn't have to explain herself to Spencer.