Chapter 440

Everett hastily grabbed the photo and stood up, reaching for his phone to call his trusted associate, Kevin.

“Hey, I need you to check the surveillance footage for room 908 at the Dreamscape Hotel in Everglow City. There’s a little girl who looks a hell of a lot like Dorothy. Find out where she is.”

“Right away. Mr. Lopez!”

“Hold on…” Everett’s voice softened, almost a whisper, “Once you get the footage, send it straight to my email. I want to see it myself.”

He couldn’t bear the wait – not for Kevin’s investigation, nor for the child to be brought back to Eldonia City. He needed to see his daughter now!

“Got it, boss.”

After hanging up, Everett traced the photograph with the pads of his fingers, over and over again.

In the photo, Dorothy’s smile was radiant, her eyes brimming with tender warmth

The two kids were giggling with joy, each clinging to their mommy’s arms, their affection and reliance unmistakable.

as he stared at the

youth, if only he’d thrown caution and decorum to the wind

it wasn’t too late. Not yet

let go of you

sleep in days would be

over in bed, she felt a small hand still clutching her sleeve. Langston hadn’t let go all night long.

he seemed fine, no furrowed brow, no sign of

of bed and exiting the room, she was greeted by the aroma wafting

traveled back four y years

Everett said as he emerged from the kitchen, drying his hands on a dish towel. His tone was casual, as if they’d always lived

need to see Byte

looking up at

Dorothy bristled defensively.

That’s my private business”

to tell me, just thought maybe

Help her?

into a wry smile.

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