Chapter 190

"Hey, where are you going?" I glanced briefly at Lena Carter, asked Henry Smith’s assistant to keep an eye on her, then immediately ran after him. As soon as we were off the boat, Henry gently brushed his hand across my cheek and said, "Head home first and wait there. Stay in touch with Jason, in case the kidnapper calls. That way you’ll be the first to know." My heart clenched. "What about you? Where are you off to?" "I’m going to my grandpa’s. After what Simon’s pulled, the Gray family has a right to know. If he’s contacted any of them, they’ll know what the right thing to do is." "Be careful. Let me know as soon as there’s any news." I paused, then couldn’t hold back. "Henry, no matter what... Evan’s your son. I just want him safe and sound, growing up happy." He looked at me, eyes steady. "Don’t worry. Even if he weren’t my kid, he’s still my nephew—I’ve watched him grow up. I won’t let anyone hurt him. What I said earlier, that was all for Lena’s benefit." He sighed, voice low. "S