Chapter 1277: Compromise

Sienna said, “Weigh the pros and cons carefully.” Callie turned her face away, avoiding an immediate response, but the rise and fall of her chest betrayed her emotions. So, this had been the plan from the very beginning. “As long as you stay, we will take full responsibility for Reuben Marsh’s treatment and care,” Sienna said. “Nelson personally agreed to this. As long as you nod, he won’t oppose it.” “…” After a long silence, Callie finally spoke. “Tell me, if I hadn’t said I was leaving today, would you have told me any of this?” Sienna froze, thinking for a moment. “We only found the medication recently. I didn’t tell you earlier because I didn’t want you to be disappointed…” “Who knows.” Callie interrupted her. “Using this to force me to stay—how could I ever trust you with him?” “Callie—” “I admit, your offer is tempting. So tempting that I don’t have the confidence to refuse. Nelson has been urging me to stay with the Ellison family, probably for this v