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Chapter 693 Family Concern
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Sterling Mansion, Saturday afternoon.

Jarbas appeared in the foyer, with the doorbell ringing. He already knew who it was.

As he opened the door, Fernando, Leonardo, and Marta entered.

“Good afternoon, Silva family.”

“Where is my daughter?” Marta asked anxiously.

“Mrs. Sterling is in the living room.” Jarbas pointed in that direction.

“Thank you!” Leonardo dashed off toward there.

In the living room, Sheila was calmly sipping a cup of fennel tea. She choked on the suddenness of everyone entering.

“DAUGHTER!”

“PFFF... Cough, cough...” Sheila nearly dropped the cup.

Fernando and Marta sat on either side of her on the couch.

“Daughter, we heard about the kidnapping and came to see you!” Marta exclaimed horrified.

“Are you okay? Have you reported the criminals to the police?” Fernando asked, extremely worried.

“Calm down, everyone!” Sheila smiled. “I’m perfectly fine, thank God.”

“Why didn’t you tell us?” Leonardo kissed his daughter’s cheek.

“Dad, I didn’t want you to react like this, sc
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