Chapter 780 I Still Don't

Know Your Name -

Collin's eyes drifted to the smartwatch on Zander's wrist. He couldn't shake the thought of the boy sneaking off earlier that morning-probably to make a secret call. “Did you manage to speak with your mom today?” he asked gently.

A small shake of the head came from Zander. "I only talked to my sister for a second."

Without another word, Zander lowered his gaze and tapped in Linsey's number.

The smartwatch let out a long string of beeps, yet no one answered.

His lips trembled. The call disconnected without a response, and he hurried to dial again, clinging to hope.

Yet, no one picked up.

"She's not answering," he whispered, voice cracking. "Mommy's mad... she doesn't want to talk to me..."

Tears pooled in his eyes, and regret hit him like a wave.

that moment, he found himself wishing he could rewind time to that morning. Had he known

new approach. "I'll

number.

too. Even

over and landed on the screen, blurring the digital clock

it.

lips, followed by a broken

sister-they're not talking to

Collin's brow.

Linsey would ignore her son on purpose. Even if she was

like her.

knelt and gently wiped the boy's cheeks. "Hey, it's okay. Maybe they're just caught

voice, he added, "Why don't you come home with me for now?

of heartbreak, Zander looked up at him. "You really think you can find them, bad man?" he

Don't

correct him. This wasn't the time for titles or pride Instead,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255