Elton stepped forward, volunteering to be the one to deliver the ransom.
Mara instantly objected, âDad, you canât possibly go. What if those kidnappers snatch you risky, and I wonât allow it.â
up too? You donât know how to defend yourself. Itâs way +
Alyssa hesitated before adding, âMr. Lewis, we understand your desperation to save your daughter, but this is an extremely dangerous undertaking. If something goes wrongâ¦â
Captain Aidan nodded in agreement, âTheir concerns are valid, Mr. Lewis. You should stay back and keep watch. Let our officers handle the exchange. Weâll make sure the ransom is delivered to the specified drop.â
In our rescue But Elton was resolute, âThis isnât a rash decision. Those kidnappers already warned us not to involve the police, and weâve crossed that line by bringing them in. Plus, delivering the money could give us a chance to engage with them, which might efforts. Imagine their fury if they find out a police showed up with the money. Our kids.
will pay the price! I know itâs dangerous, but if it can help get them out safely, Iâm willing to take the risk.â
Mara clutched her s arm tightly. âNo matter how many reasons you give, I wonât agree to let you go! Dad, not only is Victoria your daughter, but Iâm your daughter too. Did you even consider how I feel? What will I do if something happens to you?â
Mara was truly heartbroken. She had always known she wasnât as charming as her sister Victoria, but even now, she couldnât bear to risk her fatherâs life. She knew that an accident could mean losing him forever. Even if he didnât love her as much, she couldnât let go.
Elton hugged Mara close and said, âI know youâre worried, but both of you are my you were in her daughters. How can I do nothing when Victoria is in such danger? If you place, Iâd be just as determined to do whatever it takes. Do you understand, my child?â
Maraâs tears fell like rain; she sensed that no matter what she said, he seemed determined to go.
âDaddy, I donât want you to go.â
Seeing her cry so piteously, the adults present found it hard to bear. Yet, after hearing Eltonâs analysis, they agreed that he was the best choice for the task.
Even in the worst-case scenario, Dean and Alyssa would still be there to keep hope alive. Knowing this gave Elton the courage to propose delivering the ransom himself, confident that the elders wouldnât abandon Victoria.
âThere, there, my dear. Donât you trust me? Just wait here for me to come back,â Elton. reassured Mara as he prepared to follow the police to retrieve the ransom and scout the area one more time..
âNo, please donât go. Donât leave me all alone.â
But tears and protests were in vain. Elton decisively pulled away from her grasping hands, âBe good, my child. I will come back.â
With that, he joined the police officers, determined to see the mission through, leaving Mara with the assurance of his return, despite her fears.