Chapter 1790

”Please, I’m the reason things turned out this way.” Carl took a breath before adding, “Besides, I’m not doing this for you.” Something stirred in John’s eyes. “Then I shall thank you in place of Sherry.” Carl bit down on his lip. After a somber silence, he looked at John again. The previous nonchalant look in his eyes had grown standoffish and guarded. He declared without warning, “Master Stockton, even though Sherry chose to be with you, I still consider her as close as family. You’d better not mistreat her in the future or else I won’t go easy on you. Mark my words!” John zipped his lips into a thin smile and assured him. “That won’t happen.” "I sure hope it won't." Carl straightened himself. “Also, thanks for the tipoff about Ron.” With that, he stepped out of the apartment, shutting the door behind him. John smiled and took a sip of his tea. … Meanwhile, Jason had safely transported Sherry, Madam Stockton, and Queenie to the airport. Madam Stockton