Anxiety etched deep lines across their faces; after all, finding an individual amidst the sprawling metropolis was akin to searching for a needle in a haystack.

Melon’s cries only added to their sense of urgency. They couldn’t afford to rest, leaving Mitchel behind to provide solace while they rushed out once more in pursuit of answers.

Melon dried his tears and returned to his room after a while.

He sat there, straining to keep the tears at bay. He took a little mobile phone from his small cabinet and phoned a number he became acquainted with these days.

During a meeting, Holden was surprised to get a call from Melon. He raised his hand, signaling for a break, and went into a nearby room to take the call.

On the phone, Melon’s voice trembled as he cried out for his father.

Holden was concerned as he suspected that something might have upset the child.

“What’s the matter, Melon? Is someone bothering you?”

Through tears, Melon managed to say, “Daddy, Mommy.. Mommy is not back yet.”

calm and asked, “Don’t worry, talk to

she didn’t return yesterday or today. My godmother and the others are out searching for her, Daddy. Will Mommy be okay? Am I going to lose

and he began to

to comfort the boy, “Mommy will come back, sweetheart. Stay home and try not

signaled for the meeting to end. He called Shawn over and assured Melon that things would be

through the phone,

Angela’s Library

he saw with Ariana at the mall the other

to Melon, sent an unsettling shiver

demeanor, Shawn activated the discreet search network of the Fredrick family. It didn’t take long

an underground bar,” Shawn reported as he placed surveillance photos on Holden’s desk. He also shared details about Tom’s recent involvement in

Miss Edwards and Tom, Our latest information points to a location near this warehouse.” As he spoke, Shawn marked the warehouse’s position on a digital map for Holden

take his leave. But Shawn caught up

you intend

tone and grabbed his car keys so he could be

get involved. This situation doesn’t directly concern us, and

paused for a

himself and let go

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