Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 1201:

“What? How could this happen?” Ernest’s expression hardened instantly, a deep frown creasing his forehead. “Wasn’t he supposed to be at school? What did the teacher say?”

Nyla’s voice shook, panic clear in every word. “The teacher realized Locke was missing during the afternoon headcount. Ernest, what do we do? Locke is still so young, and you know how those traffickers target little children…”

“Calm down, Grandma—I’ll go to the school right away!”

“Hurry!”

Inside the supermarket, Elissa busily arranged goods on the shelves while talking on the phone with Hadley.

“Could you explain my situation to your brother for me? He was so kind to offer me this job, and I feel bad about causing any inconvenience,” Elissa said.

“You don’t have anything to apologize for,” Hadley replied warmly. “It was just a part-time position, and you’ve given plenty of notice. Everything’s completely fine.”

Excitement brightened Hadley’s voice as she added, “I’m honestly thrilled you found a new opportunity so quickly!”

delight. “I guess

a delivery arrived at

getting busy here,” Elissa said

the delivery, organizing

faint rustling

listening carefully, but the

just

her task, only to hear the noise again moments later—this time, unmistakably

definitely hadn’t

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source of the sound. It

a stainless steel basin from a nearby shelf, and carefully raised it above her

in her tracks, frozen

at all. Perched atop a box was a chubby little boy, holding a bag of chips bigger

nearer, his small face twisted into a pitiful look, eyes red and brimming