She had a child, so surely she also had a husband. But where was he?

Daniel's eyes brimmed with unshed tears, yet he held them back. "Daddy's off doing something way more important."

Brittany frowned. "Do we not have a good relationship?"

If they were close, why wasn't he here when she was going through such a tough time?

Daniel was no fool.

Brittany was seriously injured, and Isaac had vanished without a trace. Just days ago, there was even a reward notice out for any information on his whereabouts.

The family kept it from Daniel, but he had stumbled upon the reward notice online.

He wasn't stupid; in fact, he was quite the opposite. He could tell from the adults' reactions that something serious had happened to Isaac.

He shook his head, certain. "No, Daddy loves you very much."

Brittany grew more uncertain. "Then when will he come to see me? Is he handsome? How old is he, and what's his name?"

to see you, but until then, you need to focus on healing. I'll be here with you every

was beyond his years, probably taking after his father. She reached out and gently pinched the tip of his nose.

"What's your name?"

can call

mother and son enjoy their time together, torn between

Craneville, a man lay on a hospital bed, his body riddled with wounds and tubes protruding

degrees, and if this continued, he might not be

medication, whatever it takes

"Understood."

the cover of night, Elijah entered the room. He hadn't expected that a simple fishing trip would lead to saving the critically wounded Isaac. Nor had he anticipated the uproar his disappearance would cause,

got

would have

having a son, and she

and Noel sought

Noel, nuzzling against

a twinge of sadness. "Daniel, do you want to come

face clouded with hesitation. After a long pause, he shook his head. "No, I

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