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.

couch in

had been authorized to access the country's satellite, Connor

footage of the

saw the man exit the stadium's emergency stairwell while carrying Natalie, then

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

from the footage that the man had only dumped

of them continued to watch the security footage

time and passing through increasingly

where they took her. There are no security cameras there!” Joyce

it were not for the help of the satellite's security footage, they would never

some men out to the forest to

expression darkened as he remained silent, his eyes

“Don't you agree with

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

Sally. “I see. But how do

launch a search. It'd only be a matter of time before Mr. Shane found her. To

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