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 lobby

country's satellite, Connor could use it to

security footage of the man kidnapping Natalie

the stadium's emergency stairwell while carrying Natalie, then

an arm out to toss a bag into the river. Then, the door closed, and the van

man had only dumped Natalie's bag

them continued to

headed toward the suburbs, driving for a long time and passing through increasingly remote

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 have guessed the kidnapper had whisked Natalie away

suggested, “Let's send some men

he remained silent,

head. “Don't you agree with

She's not in the forest because that's just a transit point. They only brought

dawned on Sally. “I see. But how

country and will launch a search. It'd only be a matter of time before Mr. Shane found her. To avoid that, it's

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