Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 433

Rosie thought for a second, 'Kids should eat something nutritious. What does the supermarket have?' She suggested, "Sandwiches? Buns? Do you want those?"

"Yeah." Bobby nodded.

"Let's go." Rosie turned to leave but felt a tug on her shirt. Looking back, she saw him reaching out his arms.

"Carry me," he said. The carton was a bit high, and he couldn't get down.

Rosie scooped him up, and couldn't resist giving his chubby cheeks a quick kiss.

She teased. "Stuck up there, huh? No idea how you even got there. Let's go get some food."

They left the warehouse and headed to the self-serve food section.

Rosie asked, "Which one do you want?"

"This..." Bobby answered.

"Got it." She nodded.

Bobby picked a tuna sandwich. Rosie heated it and grabbed a bottle of milk, setting it down in front of him.

"Here you go," she said.

Bobby held the sandwich with both hands, his cheeks puffed out as he chewed. "Thank you, miss."

"Eat slowly. If that's not enough, I'll get you more." For such a little guy, he sure had a big appetite.

With the food situation handled, a bigger problem loomed ahead.

While Bobby was eating, Rosie went to find Leon and pointed at Bobby. "Mr. Zepp, has anyone reported a missing kid?"

Since he was found in the warehouse, chances were he came with his parents and got separated. They were probably freaking out now.

"A missing kid?" Leon looked confused and shook his head. "Haven't heard anything."

"Really?" Rosie was surprised. 'How could that be?'

"Could be the parents are still looking and haven't told us yet. I'll ask around. You stay with him for now," Leon said.

"Okay, Mr. Zepp," she replied.

Leon left, and Rosie went back to Bobby. She watched him eat, his face and

then wiped him down with a wet

Bobby," speaking so formally it

Rosie nodded. "How did you end up

"Daddy's at work, I don't have

came to the supermarket on

paused, considering. "Do you remember your dad's phone

and thought for a moment, then shook his head. "I don't

That was a problem.

came back. "I asked around; no one reported

any phone numbers for the adults at

both looked at Bobby and exchanged a glance.

the call, while Rosie stayed

"Just one, too

Bobby licked it and then cuddled into her arms, smiling big. "Thanks, miss. You're so

think how lucky he was to end up in the supermarket. If

led the officers over. "Here's the

Rosie quickly stood up, holding

the officers stepped forward. "Can I take

Rosie could react, Bobby turned and clung tightly to her.

the officer. She gently reassured Bobby, "Bobby, this

to help you find your dad

holding on

Rosie sighed.

spoke up, "Rosie, just

Rosie hesitated. It wasn't that she didn't want to, but she was still

to cover for you,"

Mr. Zepp." Rosie

so attached

was safely returned to

"Let's go," Rosie said.

said, his pout fading as

rascal," Rosie

the police station. As usual, the officers

After Rosie signed the papers, she asked, "Excuse me, how long it'll take to get in

hard to say,"

five, his fingerprints couldn't be recorded

system," the officer added. "Once someone reports a missing child, we'll be able

you," Rosie

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to the police station. Hervey settled the paperwork while Howard headed straight to see