Chapter 548

The absence of trouble often signals a deeper problem.

Without evidence, Mr. Burton wouldn't have spoken so recklessly, either. But odds were, he had his eye on Stella and was just looking for an excuse to get closer.

With things laid out this plainly, Stella couldn't refuse anymore.

"All right," she agreed.

Mr. Burton's lips curled into a satisfied smile.

After exchanging a few more words, Stella stood and took her leave.

She had barely stepped out of Mr. Burton's house when her phone began to ring.

The caller ID flashed a number she knew all too well.

Haynes.

Why was he calling her now?

Without thinking, Stella declined the call.

A minute later, Haynes rang again.

She still didn't pick up.

concerned, there was nothing

minutes later, Foreman's name lit up her

wrong, Stella hesitated,

was grave on

drained from Stella's face.

and both of them were abducted. Star, if you have time,

still her child-flesh and blood. There was no way she

you? I'm

way to

wait for him where

now, Stella couldn't care less about whatever bad blood

"I understand."

caught the look on her

look like you've seen a

it.

Joshua looked

"You just don't seem like the

had no

private life. "I need to

my

alto interest in discussing

back-Abby's already rented you

his head. "No way. I don't have a phone, I don't have

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