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…”

crash was heard as Cedric smashed his

looked terrifying as he said, “Find out

Baz nodded. “Yes, sir!”

through the thick layer of snow to arrive

whistle caught her attention. Maia was surprised to see

“Errol?”

and quickly put down the

you supposed to check out.

checked the time and saw it was 6:30

settle some things. Then I

fine, Maia. See how strong I am? I even shoveled snow with the workers last night during

is at 8 a.m. Anyway, you’ll be on your own in Prismara. Don’t let your guard down even though you have the shares now, okay? Dad and that woman are not to

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and haven’t given me any trouble. I arranged for winter pruning yesterday, and the

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