The Bridgefields' Stevens family members were staying at the Veridian Hotel.

"Zephyr, didn't you say Aspen was coming over? Why isn't she here yet?" asked the elegantly dressed woman with concern.

She was Aspen's mother, Esther Bowles.

Zephyr appeared tense, but he still replied, "Let's wait a bit longer. Perhaps Aspen is busy right now. Don't worry, Andrew probably isn't being too harsh with her."

Esther sighed, feeling heartbroken. Her precious had fallen into someone else's hands and