Madam Escaped Again Sir novel Chapter 70

“Why would he ask?” Oblivious to the underlying implications, Charles’ ignorance showed as soon as he opened his mouth.

After doing a facepalm, Sonia wore a somber expression and explained, “I’m afraid Toby’s questions has to do with the fact that Tina is now hospitalized. Perhaps Tina’s disappearance was because she was kidnapped, and the kidnapper might be someone we personally know.”

“What?” Charles was taken aback by the revelation.

Sonia pulled her lips into a thin line. “It had been a while since Tina hurt me, but Toby chose to question us right after Tina was hospitalized. It’s apparent that he suspects we’re enacting revenge on him by having someone kidnap

Tina.” That was the reason she was having a heartache in the face of Toby’s suspicion earlier.

Upon listening to Sonia’s conjecture, Charles’ gaze flickered for a moment as he caught on to the situation. “We’re done for. You told Toby that Carl is the only person who’s aware of what happened. He must think that Carl is the one who kidnapped Tina and is the reason she was subsequently hospitalized.”

“I’m also wondering if Carl was behind that incident because he’s the only one who knows the truth besides us. This won’t do. I need to ask him.” Sonia retrieved her phone from her bag to give Carl a call. Meanwhile, Charles stole a glance at her as an almost imperceptible sheepish look fleeted across his gaze.

Soon, the call connected, and Carl’s exhausted voice came through. “Sonia... cough... why are you calling so late at night?” “Are you sick, Carl?” Worry was written all over Sonia’s face when she heard Carl’s cough over the phone.

Carl smiled feebly. “It’s cold here, and we’re shooting outdoors, so I caught a cold without realizing. Cough, cough...”

“Have you checked with a doctor? What about your meds?” Sonia inquired out of concern.

Carl felt warmth coursing through his heart. “Yeah, I’ve done both. Don’t worry, Sonia. I’ll be alright after a few days. Cough, cough...”

“How can I not? What if your condition develops into inflammation?” Sonia rubbed her face irritatedly. Long ago, Carl was sick when she went to provide aid in Jordain County with her father. His tiny figure was curled up on a small, tattered bed as he coughed his lungs out.

After she and her father rushed Carl to the hospital, they were informed by the doctor that Carl had edema and inflammation in his lungs. He would have been a goner if he was hospitalized any later. Therefore, Sonia couldn’t possibly be at ease when she heard him cough.

“Give me your address after this. I’ll send you some medicine that suits you.” Sonia didn’t allow room for negotiation.

Carl nodded smilingly. “Alright, I get it, Sonia.”

“By the way, I have one more question.” Sonia’s expression relaxed after hearing what Carl said.

Carl grunted. “Ask away.”

“Do you remember that I told you how Tina hurt me?” Sonia frowned. Charles was listening intently as he drove.

A peculiar look fleeted across Carl’s gaze despite the smile he wore while replying to Sonia. “Yeah, I do. What about it?”

“Tina was missing for some time tonight, and she’s now hospitalized. Carl, be honest with me. Are you the one behind this?” Instead of beating around the bush, Sonia cut to the chase.

With an unwavering smile on his face, Carl said, “Nope. How could I have done that when I’m currently so far away from Seafield? Sonia, why would you suspect I’m the one behind this?”

“Because Toby asked me about it, so I wondered if you played a part in it.” Sonia repeated her conversation with Toby at the hospital. After that, she smiled sheepishly. “I’m sorry, Carl. I shouldn’t have doubted you.”

“It’s alright. I can understand why you did since President Fuller asked. It only makes sense that I would become the primary suspect. However, I really have nothing to do with this.”