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.

in

the country's satellite,

footage of the man kidnapping Natalie the previous

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

the van to the edge of Panorama River. Someone opened the van's door and stuck an arm out to toss a bag into the river. Then,

the man had only dumped Natalie's bag and cell

of them continued to

long time and passing through increasingly remote areas. Finally, it

couldn't find out where they took her.

the help of the satellite's security footage, they would never have guessed the

send some men out

darkened as he remained silent, his eyes fixed on

her head. “Don't

Sally's head. “Silly. She's not in the forest because that's just a transit point. They only

Sally. “I see.

all that trouble to kidnap her, he wouldn't want anyone 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

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