Crystal's POV:

I was so shocked that my grip slackened, and the phone slipped from my fingers. I could feel my back break out in cold sweat.

I took several deep breaths to calm myself, then turned to check on my son. Fortunately, he was still sleeping soundly.

I carefully lifted the quilt and got out of bed. I padded out of the room as quietly as I could and paused at the empty corridor.

The cold was brutal in winter nights, and goosebumps immediately rose on my skin. It felt especially chilly at my nape, and I subconsciously reached up to rub it for some warmth.

"Who are you?" I quickly typed and sent to the unknown number.

No reply came, however. Not even when my fingers began to feel numb.

A part of me knew that I had a slim chance of finding this person right now, but I still called them back.

I was greeted by a series of beeps, followed by an operator's voice informing me that the other party had turned off their phone.

I sighed, my shoulders slumping in defeat.

idea how long I stood there, but I finally decided to call

was picked up after a couple of rings, and a familiar voice

one who would dare to

and

really sorry, Blair, but I need your help." I sounded anxious even to my own

"What happened?"

to the point. "I need you to trace a phone number for me and find out its user." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to

scoffed. "You know that I'm currently not in the imperial capital. How do you

very well, so I didn't

have your ways. Please, Blair. This person knows

turned serious, and I could imagine him sitting

I'm sure. They texted me and called me Sylvia." "Okay, sure. No problem. I'll look into it right away. Send me the

well, Blair

to the bedroom

previously been. My mind was racing with possibilities, wisps

that I woke up the next day with dark circles under my

I always would, and popped my head inside. My little girl was nowhere to be found. Did Rufus not send

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