Ben nearly walked out of the company the moment he learned Charlie was missing. Unfortunately, he was in the middle of a crucial meeting when the call came in.

As Ben rose to leave, the board members exchanged nervous glances and scrambled to stop him.

"Mr. Lucas, where are you going?"

"You can't leave now! This issue hasn't been resolved yet. Without a clear direction, how can we proceed?"

Their frantic objections only made Ben's temper flare. Shooting them a sharp glare, his icy tone silenced the room. "I have more important matters to attend to. This discussion can wait."

The board members gaped, but Ben didn't give them a chance to argue further. He strode out, leaving behind a roomful of frustrated sighs and resigned faces.

*

preschool, her face pale and her steps quick. She spotted Miss Georgia pacing nervously and hurried over. "Miss Georgia,

anxiety. "Not yet. I've searched everywhere, but I can't figure out where he's gone." Hearing this, Jamie felt a wave of dizziness threaten to

at a preschool was notoriously chaotic. It was a perfect opportunity for someone with bad intentions to slip in unnoticed. Jamie's mind spun with terrifying possibilities, her chest tightening with dread. But she forced herself to stay calm. "Let's check the security cameras,"

Miss Georgia slapped her forehead, berating

headed to view the footage, Jamie suddenly froze. Her heart clenched as she spotted Charlie in the distance. Without a second thought, she broke

voice

remorseful. "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to make you worry. I promise

away her tears,

a teary smile, brushing her own cheeks. "Mommy's just happy I found

relief. If Charlie had

enough to tip her off that his mother wasn't just another parent. Ever since,

of emotions, Jamie

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