Chapter 19 Where Is She?

Judy’s voice came through on the phone. “Ms. Maia left before daybreak, sir. I tried to

persuade her to wait until the snowstorm stopped, but she seemed in a hurry and told me to mind my own business.”

Cedric frowned. As soon as he hung up, Zera spoke again.

“So you were really with Maia…” She lowered her gaze and murmured, “She must have gone to see you on purpose so you wouldn’t suspect her.”

She grew more anxious as she continued, “This way, she’d have an alibi. Mom’s kidnappers would never say she did it if she paid them off or threatened their families. She knew she’d never be charged! Oh, my God, how could she be so evil?”

Zera frantically paced in circles. “I wonder how Mom is now…”

was heard as Cedric smashed

said, “Find out

Baz nodded. “Yes, sir!”

snowing that morning. Maia trudged through the thick layer of snow to arrive at Burgess

attention. Maia was surprised to see Errol clearing

“Errol?”

whistle to get her attention and quickly put down the shovel, using sign language to communicate. “Maia, why are

quickly opened the automatic gate and gestured again. “Aren’t you supposed to check out. of the hospital

time and saw it

out yesterday to settle some things. Then I thought I’d come to

night during the snowstorm.” Errol patted his chest. “Nigel told me you’re leaving

your guard down even though you have the shares now, okay? Dad and that woman

+15 BONUS

Yvette have learned their lesson and haven’t given me any trouble. I arranged for winter pruning yesterday, and

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