Chapter 498: The Video of My Son
Ella paused for a moment, saying nothing. Eric remained silent as well. The information technician and You Che had just arrived, and they were listening in on Eric’s call.
But Eric knew that the person would not call to demand a ransom. After all, it had already been over ten hours with no calls coming in.
They didn’t need money—they needed people.
At that moment, Lucas walked over and softly said to Ella, "Ella, I’d like to talk to you."
Eric quickly stood up. "I’ll go inside and talk to Ah Che."
Ella nodded without saying anything. She appeared calm, as if nothing had happened. But Lucas could tell—her calmness was a form of numbness.
Lucas sat down and looked at his daughter’s face. It was calm but slightly worn. "Ella, I know this has been heartbreaking for you. But Eric isn’t any less upset. Whether or not he answers the phone, he can’t stop things from happening. Do you really think that by not answering the phone, he could’ve beaten those strange, luck-bringing puppets?"
Ella’s hand trembled slightly, and her lashes fluttered. "I know. That’s why I’m not blaming him now."
"No... you are blaming him." Lucas shook his head, his face serious. "I can tell from your face and attitude. Life is full of unexpected turns. I hope that no matter what happens, you can keep a strong, upward-facing heart."
Ella stared blankly at Lucas’s face. What he said seemed to make sense.
Without enough determination, even the slightest setback would make her waver.