Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 422

Chapter 422

By the time Josiah arrived in Pinkine Town, it was already half past eight in the evening. He pulled over and quickly rendezvoused with Ethan, who wasted no time getting into the car.

"Mr. Evans," Ethan greeted. He shut the door and reported, "Our men have confirmed that Tania was here last night with Conner."

Josiah's sharp gaze darkened. "We have a lead?"

"We've checked the Quimby residence, but Conner isn't there."

Ethan s shook his head.

Ethan lifted his arm and gestured toward their surroundings. "That woman, Tania, might be reckless, but she's not completely foolish.

Mr. Evans, just look-Pinkine Town is surrounded by mountains.

There are far too many places to hide someone."

Pinkine Town sat in a basin, enclosed on all sides by rugged peaks. Josiah swept his gaze around, his brow furrowing ever deeper.

"Mr. Evans," Ethan said. "Our men are searching, but it's going to take time."

Josiah fell silent. His expression was grim as he carefully pieced things together. Conner was Tania's son. She was merely trying to stop the surgery, not harm him.

Tania must have feared exposing Conner's whereabouts after Sienna's dramatic confrontation. That was why she had refrained from showing up in person.

Thus, Sienna's tailing efforts had yielded nothing. However, there was no way Tania would abandon Conner. If she couldn't appear herself, she would undoubtedly send someone else in her stead...

A moment later, Josiah's eyes flickered open. He cast a glance at Ethan. "Keep an eye on the townspeople connected to the Quimby family-relatives, old classmates, and close friends of Tania.

Anyone who might be involved."

Ethan listened attentively. "Understood, Mr. Evans. I'll make arrangements right away." He turned, pushed the car door open, and got out of the car.

Josiah leaned back against the seat, shutting his eyes. He had barely caught an hour or two of sleep since the previous night. The relentless tension clawed at his mind, sending sharp pangs of pain through his skull.

Exhaustion pressed down on Josiah, but sleep remained elusive.

The moment he closed his eyes, he saw Sienna's tear-streaked face, her red- rimmed eyes filled with sorrow. Also, he saw Joyce's innocent expression.

"Mr. Evans." Late at night, Ethan returned and knocked on the car window. Wrapped in wind and rain, he opened the door and got in.

You were right-Tania did indeed

night fell did

in Josiah's

and tapped on the screen a

I've forwarded it to you. Conner is right

phone and unlocked the screen. His thin lips parted slightly.

where to?" Ethan

the car. The rain had ceased, leaving the ground damp

to dissuade Josiah. "There's no need for you

dark circles beneath his eyes betraying his exhaustion. He hadn't slept for two days and nights. Instead of sitting around doing nothing, he might as well

and strode forward.

helplessly and had

***

Cedric was jolted awake by the ringing of his phone. Since he had been waiting for news, he had decided to stay, leaning against the couch in the lounge for a

woke up, he swiped to answer, "Hello,

on the other end, his drowsiness vanished instantly, and he sat up

Thanks, Yosef."

line, Yosef said, "No need to thank me. I didn't do much. What's

for him all over the city. I got the information from

call," Cedric said, having no interest in the connection between Conner and the Evans family. The moment he ended the catty Sienna emerged from

been better. No amount of comforting words could compare

of news. "Yosef

-there's news on Conner."

Sienna froze, disbelief flickering in her eyes. Her lips

in Pinkine Town,"

Town?" Sienna was momentarily stunned before realization dawned

the information must

Tania would take Conner there..." As she spoke, she turned around and

you

going to change my clothes and head

"I'll go. You stay with Joyce. I promise you, I'll bring Conner back

Sienna hesitated "No buts." Cedric furrowed his brows and deliberately provoked Sienna, "You don't

do," Sienna said. Cedric had promised to help her last night, and

he already had news. How could she

settled." Cedric's lips curved slightly. "Stay with Joyce. I'll head to

options for a

"Al right. Thanks."

at the time, picking up

as you find Conner." The surgery was imminent-she needed to