Chapter 1557


    After a brief pause, Caitlin finally stated their stand. “Mr. Cornelius, we don''t n on leaving.”


    Keenan''s eyes widened in surprise. “You don''t n to leave?”


    “Yeah,” Joyce responded.


    The corner of Keenan''s lips twitch. “If you don''t go, what are you going to do about Stanley? He''s


    already found you, and what if—”


    “Don''t worry.” Joyce broke into a smile. “We have discussed this ande to the conclusion that he


    can''t hurt us as long as we stand up against him together. We are sick of moving all the time. It''s just so


    exhausting.”


    Even though Stanley understood where they wereing from, he didn''t agree with it. “I know moving


    is tiring, but are you really capable of challenging Stanley?”


    Joyce turned to look at Caitlin, who let out a sigh.


    “Mr. Cornelius, I understand your concerns. But Joyce and I have made our decision and stand strongly


    by it. Besides, if we were to continue running, it would just end up as a vicious cycle. Living under such


    circumstances has taken its toll on us, so we have chosen to fight him. In victory, our family will take


    back our lives. If we lose—”


    “We won''t lose and can''t afford to,” Joyce interrupted through her gritted teeth. “After what happened


    just now, I don''t think Stanley is unbeatable.”


    Faced with the resolute mother-daughter duo, Keenan had no other choice but to reply in resignation, “I


    understand. But the decision isn''t mine to make. I''ll report this to Mr. Thompson and see what he says.”


    “Okay. Do what you need to. In the meantime, I''ll let Nat know,” Joyce replied.


    Keenan nodded in response. “Okay. In that case, we''ll help you carry your luggage back inside.”


    “Thank you.” Caitlin couldn''t be anymore grateful.


    With that, Keenan ordered his man to bring their luggage back inside.


    Caitlin gave Joyce''s hand a tug. “Joyce, let''s give Nat a call and tell her our decision.”


    “All right,” Joyce agreed, cognizant that it was time to do so.


    Both of them returned to the house and gave Natalie a call.


    Over at thetter''s end, it was around nine in the evening.


    She was in the midst of a video call with Shane when Joyce''s call interrupted her. When she saw who it


    was, she quickly informed Shane, “Darling, I need to take Joyce''s call now. I''ll call you backter.”


    Despite feeling upset, Shane didn''t object.


    After all, he knew that Joyce was living under precarious circumstances and must have called over


    something important.


    “All right. Go ahead,” Shane responded.


    Natalie shed a smile at him before ending their video call. Subsequently, she answered Joyce''s.


    “Hello, Joyce, how is it? Have Shane''s men arrived?”


    Joyce nced at the door. “They have.”


    Natalie sighed in relief. “That''s good. Did you get into the car?”


    Joyce shook her head with an apologetic expression. “Not yet.”


    “Not yet?” Natalie''s brows knitted. “Howe? Is there something wrong with the vehicle?”


    “It''s not that.” Joyce bit her lip. “We are the issue. Nat, after discussing with my mom, we''ve decided


    not to leave.”


    “Why?” Natalie''s eyes widened in surprise.


    Joyce lowered her head sheepishly. “We want to stay here. Moving constantly is just too tiring and


    troublesome.”


    “But Stanley has already gotten in touch and will probably find you soon. You—”


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    “He''s alreadye.”


    “What? He found you?”


    “Yeah.”


    “Then are you all right?” Natalie sprang to her feet.


    Little did she expect Stanley to have already located Joyce.


    Nevertheless, she knew deep down that it was a matter of time before it happened, especially after he


    had gained the means to contact Joyce.