Chapter 27 The City-Wide Search for the Child

That night, Sadie was out like a light, her cold weighing her down into a deep slumber, and she slept right through her alarm.

It was Brenda who finally roused her from bed.

Sadie heaved herself up, her body feeling like a lead weight, and went through her morning routine, feeling out of sorts.

Upon learning of Sadie's cold, Brenda promptly brewed a pot of ginger tea, its warmth a small comfort.

Noah rummaged through the medicine cabinet for some cold medicine and then poured a glass of steaming water. "Mommy, after breakfast, you have to take your medicine like a good girl," he instructed, his young face earnest. Sadie, her nose stuffed up, held a tissue to her face. "Thank you, sweetheart. I overslept today, so I'm pressed for time. I'll have Brenda take you to the bus stop later."

"Don't worry, Mommy. I can handle both of them," Noah assured her, his demeanor surprisingly mature for his age, his handsome features set with determination.

"Mommy, please don't go to work today. Take a sick day and see a doctor," Mia pleaded, her chubby hand reaching up to dab at Sadie's runny nose, her expression pinched with concern.

"It's just a cold. I'll be fine once I take some medicine," Sadie croaked, her throat raw, her voice a dry rasp as she reached for more water.

water, Mommy," Mia said, noticing the empty glass and

forget to take it to the office," Noah added, carefully packing the medicine into a small box and tucking it into Sadie's handbag. "Thank you," Sadie smiled, her heart swelling with gratitude and pride at how sensible her children were, even at just over four years

and asked with

Coco as it does its business," Mia explained, pointing a

eyes glued to Coco in its cage,

stood stock-still, its eyes darting around nervously as it strained

was up twice last night to check if Coco had done the deed, and he's been out

Noah said, his brow furrowed in thought.

come have your breakfast!" Brenda called

tottered over, his short legs carrying him slowly. "Mommy, Coco did

there gold?" Mia asked, her eyes wide

checked with the stick," Nathan replied, still

turned to Brenda with a serious expression. "Can you check

for you!" Brenda laughed, ushering everyone back to the table. "Now, let's eat before

a taxi to the office, feeling under the weather the entire

she gritted her teeth and silently cursed Micah and the male escort she'd crossed paths with, wishing them a lifetime

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