Chương 70: Chapter 70

Karl was shook, his eyes glued to the monitor screen. The panicked and fearful faces of his family filled the screen, their voices trembling yet full of hope.

"Karl, if you're seeing this... please, stop. Surrender yourself. Whatever happens, we'll find a way to fix it together," his mom's voice sounded hoarse, almost teary.

"Your dad is sick because of all this. Your sister can't stop crying," his mom continued. "You're not alone, Karl. Please, come back."

Karl stood still, his jaw clenched as the video kept playing. His mom's voice pierced his heart like a sharp knife, but his expression remained icy. Valencia and Layla watched attentively, unsure how to respond to such a personal yet terrifying moment.

"Dad is sick," Karl murmured softly to himself. His hands clenched at his sides, his books turned white.

Layla cautiously approached, touching Karl's arm. "This must be the work of some daring influencers!"