Chapter 238
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“Of course, and your grandfather misses you even more,” Mr. Reynolds nodded toward Mr. Wilson
Vivian glanced at both elderly men, smiling. Tm not leaving again. I’ve been gone too long – I miss everyone. Did you me, Zachary?”
Zachary nodded absently, his mind on the missed calls.
Vivian beamed “Uncle William, I’ll visit often. Don’t get tired of mer
“Never!” Mr. Reynolds laughed.
At Adam University’s gate, Melvin’s face darkened Half an hour after dismissal, Sarah wasn’t answering his calls.
He thought she was just trying to annoy him
But after waiting longer, something felt wrong. Even if she wanted to irritate him, this wasn’t her style.
miss
He questioned the security guard, who called the counseling office – no answer. Growing worried, Melvin rushed to her office. It was empty, her things gone, including her bag.
She’d clearly left after work. Then it hit him had she snuck off to see Zachary? He clenched his fists. Why now, of all times? Vivian had just returned
He tried calling Mia but couldn’t reach her either.
Back in his car, he pulled security footage. He spotted Sarah and Mia leaving through the west gate into the alleyways.
The cameras showed them entering but never leaving
Were they still in there?
After searching for thirty minutes, his men confirmed the alleys were empty. Where had they gone?
Panicking, Melvin swallowed his pride and called Zachary – no answer.
What was happening? Why wasn’t anyone answering?
He thought of someone else and dialed
The person seemed surprised. “What is it?”
“Is Sarahi with you?” Melvin asked quickly.
“What’s wrong with Sarah?” James responded instinctively.
“Ask your wife and sister if they’ve done anything! Sarah’s missing. If they’re behind–this, there’ll be hell to pay!” Melvin snapped
“What? What happened?” James tensed
“Tell me if you see her.” Melvin hung up, already regretting calling
He was desperate – Sarah would never go to James.
His assistant showed him a tablet. “Sir, Miss Sanders’s last phone signal was an hour ago, right here.”
An hour ago?
What had happened here?
At the garden villa, the Garnetts admired what James had brought while Charlotte poured tea
After the phone call, James fell into deep thought, ignoring Mrs. Garnett.
Charlotte nudged him. “James, Mom’s talking to your
“Oh, sorry. Mom. I was distracted. Please continue.” James listened distractedly to Mrs. Garnett’s plans for the future.
His mind kept returning to one question: why had M
Melvin called him?
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