apter 214 Hope Was Shattered

“Carol!” Paige called out.

Caroline gazed at Paige with trembling eyes. Alex and Evan hurried over together.

Evan approached solemnly, his relief evident as he saw Axel unhurt. His gaze shifted to Liora, but Tyler was nowhere in sight.

Caroline turned to Alice and asked, “Did anyone check the nearby surveillance cameras?”

“We’ve had someone look into that,” Alice replied.

Caroline propped up her forehead, and tears welled in her eyes. “Why are all the children still here except Tyler?‘

“Please try to stay calm, Ms. Shenton. It’s possible that Tyler is playing somewhere and will return.

on his own soon.”

“My son isn’t the type to do that! He doesn’t wander alone!” Caroline’s voice trembled.

Noticing Caroline’s distress, Liora hugged her mother, tears streaming down her face. “Mommy. Please, don’t be like this. I’m scared, Mommy.

Axel tightly clenched his fists, his expression showing guilt. He knew he was also responsible for

not keeping an eye on Tyler.

to Caroline. “Carol, let’s contact the

Police…

turned to Axel, her voice

track

“He didn’t have any electronic devices with him today.”

still learning tracking techniques

silent, her hope dwindling.

exchanged worried glances with Caroline before looking at Evan, who remained distant.

help,”

Axel in preparation to

phone rang abruptly, making her body jolt.

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son?” Wayne’s ghastly laughter echoed.

face turned pale. “Did

want your son back?

“Where are

stood up abruptly

address, but you must bring one million dollars. Don’t involve the police or your son will be harmed Because of your trick, I’m already being pursued. If

the money now,” Caroline agreed to

pretending to gather money before, huh? Now the

dollars!” Wayne remarked.

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