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 the lobby and began tapping away on

authorized to access the country's

footage of the

while carrying Natalie, then get into a

of Panorama River. Someone opened the van's door and stuck an arm

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

of them continued to

headed toward the suburbs, driving for a long time and

we couldn't find out where they took her. There are no security

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

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

expression darkened as he remained silent, his eyes fixed on the

her head. “Don't

that's just a

dawned on Sally. “I see. But how do you know

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

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