Chapter 1499

The police responded swiftly, especially given the Farwell family's involvement. Investigations commenced that very night. Once Ophelia awoke, Cayden escorted her to the station. Traumatized, she cooperated fully, confessing and providing all her phone records with Aubree.

Upon receiving this evidence, the police launched their search. At midnight, in a mansion on the city's outskirts, Gina tossed and turned restlessly. Samuel chided her, “What are you doing? Why aren't you asleep? Our daughter has left. Do you intend to leave with her?”

A distraught Gina responded softly, “Don’t say that. Aubree is still our daughter. Besides, didn’t you initially approve of her actions? Why blame her now that the plan has failed? I wonder how she is.” Gina clutched her chest. “I worry constantly, and my eyelids keep twitching—”

A knock at the downstairs door interrupted her. Startled, Gina realized no one had ever visited them at midnight since moving to the secluded mansion. Her unease intensified; she feared it might be a ghost.

“I’ll go see,” Samuel said, rising vigilantly. He peered out the window; the sight of a police car below darkened his expression. Turning to Gina, he commanded, “Come downstairs.”

Fearful, Gina quickly threw on a jacket and followed. Samuel opened the door cautiously. “Officer, what brings you here at this hour?”

The officer flashed his badge. “Where’s Aubree Pearson?”

Gina’s understanding dawned slowly, then her knees buckled. “Officer, my daughter… What did Aubree do? Why are you looking for her?”

Samuel also stared gravely. “We’re here to arrest Aubree for attempted murder. Where is she?”

The officer’s succinct statement prompted a thorough search of the premises. The words “attempted murder” sent Gina collapsing onto the couch, tears streaming uncontrollably. “Oh my god… What has she done?”

Samuel’s face reddened with anger. Aubree, despite his warnings, had clearly disregarded them. She had made a terrible mistake.

After a suspicious appraisal, the police searched the house, finding nothing. They questioned Aubree’s parents, warning, “If you’ve lied to us or contacted the suspect, you will face legal consequences.”

Gina trembled. Samuel, in contrast, responded harshly, “I’ve already disowned her. I have no idea where she is, and I don’t want a daughter like her. If you find her, do what you must!”