Hurrying downstairs to the hotel lobby, Shane saw Silas holding Connor's hand and leading him into the hotel.

As soon as Connor spotted Shane, the former shook off Silas' hand and ran to Shane, choking out through sobs, “Daddy!”

Shane crouched down and hugged him while gently patting his head. “There, there. Don't cry.”

I know he's like this because he's worried about Natalie. I am too, but I have to remain calm. Otherwise, it'll only make it more difficult to find her.

After comforting Connor, Shane looked up at Silas. “Where's Sharon?”

Silas quickly explained, “She didn't come with us. Mrs. Wilson is looking after her. She kept begging to come, but I didn't let her, thinking it'd be slightly inconvenient for us since we'd have to have someone stay with her all the time.”

Shane nodded. “That was the right decision. You did well.”

He's right. If Sharon were here, she'd only be a distraction because we'd have to comfort her and take care of her. That would take up much of our time and energy. Once we find Natalie, I'll go back and make it up to her.

“Let's begin,” Shane said, handing Connor a laptop.

sat down on a couch in the lobby and

access the country's satellite, Connor

succeeded in retrieving the satellite's security footage of the man kidnapping Natalie

the stadium's emergency stairwell while carrying Natalie, then get into a van behind the

an arm

confirm from the footage that the man had only dumped Natalie's bag and cell phone into the river, but

of them continued to

driving for a long time and passing through increasingly remote areas.

out where they took her. There are no security

the help of the satellite's security footage, they would never have guessed the kidnapper had whisked Natalie away to a forest

Shane and suggested, “Let's send some men out to the forest to search

remained silent, his eyes fixed

shook her head. “Don't you agree

gently tapped Sally's head. “Silly. She's not in the forest because that's just a transit

“I see.

to find her. He knows Mr. Shane is in the country and will launch a search. It'd only be a matter of time before Mr. Shane found her. To avoid that, it's highly likely that the kidnapper has taken her out

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