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.

have news. You were right-Tania did indeed pay someone to

broad daylight. Only when night fell

flickered in Josiah's eyes.

the

to you. Conner is right

took out his phone and unlocked the screen. His thin lips parted

where

car. The rain had ceased, leaving the ground damp beneath his shoes. He

"There's no need for you to go. Our men

hadn't slept for two days and nights. Instead of sitting around doing nothing, he might as well retrieve Conner

strode forward. The bodyguards behind

Ethan sighed helplessly and had no choice but to

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phone. Since he had been waiting for news, he had decided to stay, leaning against the couch in

up, he

end, his drowsiness vanished instantly, and

Thanks, Yosef."

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

have been searching for him all over the city. I got the information from them-word

and the Evans family. The moment he ended the catty Sienna emerged from the innek room, looking even more haggard than

have been better. No

news.

-there's news on Conner."

Her lips parted slightly.

in Pinkine Town,"

Town?" Sienna was momentarily stunned before realization dawned on her. "That's Grandma's

information must be reliable," Cedric

not have thought that Tania would take Conner there..." As she spoke, she turned around and hurried

are you doing?" Cedric

"I'm going to change

"I'll go. You stay with Joyce.

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

said. Cedric had promised to help

news. How could

curved slightly. "Stay with Joyce. I'll head to Pinkine Town and bring Conner back.

weighed her options for a moment

"Al right. Thanks."

at the time, picking

and walked him to the door, reminding him, "Call me as soon as