Javier called the cops, and they showed up in no time. Once they got the lowdown, they explained that since Lizzy was snatched at Oak Lake, they had the right to open a case. They promised the family they'd team up with the Cloudville police and work with the American authorities to catch Chris.
When it came to who spilled the beans to Zach, though, the cops said that was a family issue they'd have to sort out themselves.
After the police left, Grandma Emily, having taken her meds, wasn't about to let Allison off easy. She was adamant that Allison should apologize to Lillian.
Allison scoffed, "Apologize? She's not worth it."
"You..." Grandma Emily glared at her. "Thank goodness we never let you into the Fisher family!"
Haley and Joshua both frowned at this.
Haley pleaded, "Mom, don't be like this. Allie just went through a kidnapping, nearly lost her life, and it was because of our family that she was put in danger. Allie's sister is still missing. She hit Lillian in a moment of impulse..."
Joshua cut in with a cold tone, "I was the one who proposed to Allie, she didn't push to join the Fisher family. Let's not say things like that anymore."
Javier, with a look of disdain, said, "We don’t need the Fisher family. Allie, come home with me."
Allison nodded, "Alright."
She locked eyes with Grandma Emily, her gaze icy. "I'll find out who leaked the info. If it's Lillian, she won't get away with it."
With that, Allison turned to leave, but Joshua grabbed her wrist.
"Allie..."
She glanced down at his hand, her voice frosty. "Let go."
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