Joanne reacted quickly, and she immediately realized that Yuna was trying to persuade her.

She interrupted Yuna. "What are you talking about? Rowdy is such a despicable person. Even if it weren't for you, he won't miss any opportunity to threaten Brian. You can't blame the kidnap on yourself."

"..."

Next, Joanne said in a commanding tone, "Also, stop talking about that. Yuna, you are pregnant. Once you return to Rowdy, not only you but also the child will be in danger. We can't let you go back!"

"..."

Yuna did not expect Joanne to stay firm. She didn't know what to say next.

If Wesley and Joanne didn't treat her so well, perhaps it would be easier for her to make a choice.

"Don't think about it. Let's go back first."

Joanne pulled Yuna back to the villa.

Freya sat on the sofa in the living room. When she saw Joanne coming back, she suddenly stood up and asked, "Joanne, what happened?"

She vaguely felt that the air at the top of the mountain had even become charged with tension.

She did not like this feeling.

"..." Joanne was silent for a moment. "Rowdy kidnapped Aunt Helen and my mom."

"Rowdy kidnapped Aunt Iris and Aunt Helen?" In disbelief, Freya opened her eyes wide, and then she completely exploded with anger. "Is Rowdy a beast? Even if he is a beast, can he do things within boundaries? Aunt Iris and Aunt Helen are both very old. He actually kidnapped two old people who have no power to fight back!"

With her eyes turning red, Joanne said weakly, "Freya, you're right. Rowdy is a beast without boundaries, and he can do anything."

Freya came over, took out a piece of tissue, and handed it to Joanne. "Are you greatly worried?"

Joanne closed her eyes, and the tears almost came out of her eyes.

Fifteen years ago, Rowdy had already been eager to kill Iris to eliminate any future troubles. Now, when Iris was in his grasp, it was unknown how Rowdy would torture the old lady.

She did not know if the old lady could hold on.

"Don't cry." Freya stroked Joanne's back and added, "Where are Brian and Boss Hayes? Do they know?"

Joanne nodded. "They have left to deal with it."

"Leave it to them." Freya pulled Joanne to sit down and confidently comforted her. "Brian and Boss Hayes will definitely make Rowdy die miserably. Aunt Iris and Aunt Helen will come back safe and sound!"

Joanne wiped her eyes. At the moment, she could only comfort herself as Freya did.

Freya suddenly remembered another thing. "Where are Emily and Wendy? Are they back?"

Joanne said, "Brian just sent some people to pick them up. They should be back soon."

Freya was still worried. She took out her mobile phone, unlocked it, and said, "I'll call Wendy."

At the same time, Wendy's car just arrived at the checkpoint.

Wendy clearly felt that there were so many guards at the checkpoint today. Everyone looked cool and serious as if they were facing a formidable enemy on the mountain.

Something happened, indeed.

Wendy unconsciously clenched Emily's hand.

Emily felt a slight pain, but he didn't moan. He just asked, "Sister Wendy, why didn't Granny Helen come back with us? Didn't you say that she would come back with us after buying the ingredients?"

"Granny Helen..."

Wendy was thinking about how to explain it to the little boy when her phone rang. She quickly answered the phone. "Cousin-in-law!"

"Wendy, where are you?" Freya's voice came, and she sounded a little anxious. "Have Brian's men taken you back?"

"We met a long time ago." Wendy said, "We just passed the checkpoint. We'll soon arrive at the top of the mountain."

Passing the checkpoint meant that Wendy was already in their territory and she was safe.

Freya breathed a sigh of relief. "Fine. We'll wait for you."

"Cousin-in-law, hold on." Wendy covered her mouth and asked in a low voice, "What should we do about that thing?"

"..." Freya knew what Wendy was referring to. She pondered for a few seconds and said, "I'll discuss it with Joanne first."

"OK."

Wendy hung up the phone and tried her best to look at Emily naturally. The little boy was staring at her with innocent eyes and waiting for her to answer where Aunt Helen went.

She remembered that when she left the hospital, Gavin arranged for some people to escort her while telling her that Aunt Helen might have been kidnapped by Rowdy.

Gavin especially reminded her to take care of Emily. Of course, the most important thing was to keep herself safe.

Now, how could she tell Emily that Aunt Helen was in his daddy's grasp?

"Sister Wendy," Emily blinked his eyes and asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing." Wendy forced a smile and temporarily found an excuse for Aunt Helen's whereabouts. "Granny Helen may have been back."

Emily replied with an "oh" and said obediently, "Then let's go back to find Granny Helen!"

Wendy's smile almost collapsed.

After arriving at the top of the mountain, neither Emily nor she could find Aunt Helen.

Wendy suddenly remembered that when Joanne called her, she said happily that she would celebrate an unforgettable birthday for Emily so that he could happily end his life on the top of the mountain.

However, because of his daddy, this birthday might have become the worst birthday in Emily's life.

Then again, since things went wrong, would her cousin and cousin-in-law still celebrate Emily's birthday?

On the top of the mountain, Joanne and Freya were also thinking about the same thing.

Joanne was no longer in the mood to celebrate, but Emily... would leave soon, as a bargaining chip in their negotiation with Rowdy, wouldn't he?

This four-year-old kid had to face the grievances between Rowdy and them, and he also had to accept the fact that he was standing against them.

Freya asked Yuna, "Yuna, what do you think we should do? Or do you have any suggestions?"

Yuna only said, "I'll listen to Joanne." At this time, she was no longer qualified to speak.

After that, two pairs of eyes were fixed on Joanne at the same time. Both of them were waiting for her to make a decision.

Joanne thought for a long time and finally said, "Let's celebrate."

Freya looked at Joanne in surprise and confusion. "Are you sure?"

Joanne nodded. "This is our original plan. After celebrating his birthday, we... may have to use him."

Freya knew what Joanne was referring to. Rowdy kidnapped Iris and Aunt Helen, making them become his bargaining chips.

They must also have a bargaining chip in the negotiation with Rowdy.

Without a doubt, Emily was their biggest bargaining chip.

When the little boy first came here, no one thought of using him.

If it weren't for the fact that they had no choice, Joanne and Brian would not use a four-year-old child.

Joanne just wanted to make it up to Emily through this celebration.

Freya nodded, looked at Yuna, and asked for her opinion.

"I have no objection, but I have a request." Yuna said, "If we have to tell Emily the truth, I hope that I'm the person who will tell him."

The truth was too cruel, far beyond what a four-year-old child could bear.

Yuna was the person that Emily was most familiar with. Only she could pacify Emily and let the little boy calmly accept and face the fact.

Joanne said, "I also intend to do the same."

As soon as she finished speaking, Emily pulled Yuna in.

The little boy glanced at the people in the living room and said, "Eh?" "Why are you the only ones here? Where is Granny Helen?"

"..." For a moment, no one knew how to answer. The living room was shrouded in a strange silence.

Emily tilted his head and was suddenly enlightened. "Ah!" He said, "We're in Auntie Joanne's house. Granny Helen must be in Uncle Hayes's house!"

Before the adults answered, Emily ran out quickly and returned to the villa next door.

Joanne said, "Let's go too."

Wendy cast a puzzled look at Freya. "Will my cousin still celebrate Emily's birthday?"

Freya nodded, took Wendy's hand, and walked with her to the next door.

At the same time, Emily had rushed back to the villa next door.

As soon as he entered the door, the little boy found that Uncle Hayes's house was different. He stopped, looked carefully, and then was stunned.

The living room was filled with the images in his favorite cartoons, as well as some things related to those cartoons. There was also a line of English words made of colorful balloons on the TV wall. It read: Happy Birthday to Emily.

Emily did not know exactly when his birthday was, because no one had ever celebrated his birthday. It was a few days after his birthday that someone remembered it.

However, since his birthday was over and they all said that they would celebrate it next year, he could only let it go.

Today, Auntie Yuna decorated the house like this, so it should be his birthday today, right?

Could anyone celebrate his birthday this year?

Emily slowly turned around and looked at Yuna, Joanne, and others.

Joanne raised her lips with difficulty. "Happy birthday, Emily."

"Thank you, Auntie Joanne!"

Emily was really happy, and the corners of his small mouth were raised to the maximum. The smile on his face spread into his pure eyes as if his pleasure were going to spread across this villa.

Yuna walked in and touched Emily's head. "Are you happy?"

Emily nodded, with his eyes shining brightly. "This is the first time someone has celebrated my birthday. I'm very happy!"

Joanne dialed a number and asked the staff of the club to send the cake over.

Emily's eyes widened in surprise. "Is there still a cake?"

"Yep." Yuna said, "Auntie Joanne made it for you."

"Wow!" The little boy looked at Joanne and said, "Thank you, Auntie Joanne!"

Joanne's throat seemed to be stuck by something. She opened her mouth, but could not make any sound.

In the end, she managed to say three words. "You are welcome."

Emily indeed didn't have to thank her.