Francis looked at Audrey and asked, "Is what she said true? Did you publish papers on child psychology before?"

He studied Audrey thoughtfully. He thought, 'This woman seems to be more capable than I thought!'

Audrey replied calmly, "I did a bit of research in that area before."

Hearing this, a wave of complex emotions arose in Francis's heart. He thought, 'Hypnotizing Sienna without her even noticing, and Audrey calls that a bit of research?' Michael's eyes widened in shock at this moment. He couldn't believe that the person he and Alistair searched the world for was right in front of them.

Upon realizing this, he almost instinctively said, "Ms. Rhodes, you are too modest! Your contributions to child psychology are much more than just a bit!"

Hearing this, Francis curiously asked, "Oh? What else do you know?"

Michael said sincerely, "I did a special investigation on Ausline before.

"A few years ago, because there wasn't enough focus on child psychology in our country, a shocking incident occurred nationwide. People were devastated and felt powerless until Ms. Rhodes' paper on child psychology was released. "Many psychology researchers only began to pay serious attention to child psychology and actively promoted the treatment methods mentioned in Ausline's paper after it was published.

"Without Ms. Rhodes, the field of child psychology in our country would still be undeveloped! It isn't an exaggeration to call her the driving force behind the development of child psychology here. How could she have only done a little research?" Hearing this, not only did Francis feel more admiration for Audrey. Even Zephyra, who was standing nearby, was stunned.

She never imagined that the person she once overlooked would turn out to be such an extraordinary figure.

For a moment, Zephyra was full of regret. Audrey was supposed to be her daughter-in-law.

But now, she quietly became Mrs. Hayes of the Hayes family in Willowdale. She had become someone Zephyra could never possibly match.

After hearing Michael's words, Francis felt a bit embarrassed and, after hesitating for a moment, was about to explain.

Before he could even speak, Audrey had already interjected, "Sunny has been through a shock and needs to calm down in a familiar space. I'll

Take

him home for now."

She showed no intention of inviting him over to her place. Francis forced a smile, grumbling internally about her lack of consideration.noveldrama

Audrey picked up Sunny and started to leave. As she reached the door, she paused for a moment.

Francis thought she was finally going to invite him over, casting a hopeful look her way.

Instead, she turned to Michael and said, "Michael, Sienna has been deceiving people using this Ausline identity. Please stay and cooperate with the police investigation." She didn't want anyone else to be fooled.

"Okay, got it." Michael nodded.

With that, Audrey didn't even glance at Francis as she left with Sunny.

Francis was speechless, and he was left simmering with frustration, with nowhere to vent his pent-up irritation.

Seeing Sienna at the side, a flicker of

disdain crossed his eyes as he coldly ordered, "Michael, report

everything that happened here met

Alistain Tell him to get the best lawyer. I don't ever want to see this woman in Riverdale again!"

Francis was unaware that Michael no longer worked for Alistair, yet he smoothly issued the orders.

Michael didn't object and just said, "Yes."

Sienna was completely devastated. She thought, 'It's over! Completely over! I'll never recover from this in my lifetime.'