Stephanie finally got to Carlos’ bedroom at 11 p.m. She knocked, but got no answer.

She pushed the door open and was greeted by darkness. The lights weren’t on. She flipped the switch, only to find the bedroom empty.

Carlos wasn’t here.

She caught a glimpse of the tidy bed, with its 100% Long-staple cotton sheets, 270 thread count. It hadn’t been slept in. That was when she grew suspicious.

‘When did Carlos leave? Where is he?’

Unlocking her phone, she called him, but it went straight to voicemail.

It must be off.

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wonder when he’ll be

she got to bed. The sun was high in the sky when she finally woke up. Piggy, who was dressed neatly, was playing with her toy

opened her eyes, Piggy called

what time is it?” Debbie reached out

didn’t know how to tell time, but she knew figures. She

and read the numbers on the screen, “One zero two

that, Debbie instantly sat

must be starving. Don’t worry. Mommy’s cooking now.” When she tried to stand, her legs shook, and

ate.

cooked? Where’s Uncle Carlos?” And that was when Debbie realized that

porridge and dishes. A

uncle? Was

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