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.

*

Jamie arrived at the preschool, her face pale and her steps quick. She spotted Miss Georgia pacing nervously and hurried over. "Miss Georgia, have you

expression quickly shifted to one of guilt and anxiety. "Not yet. I've searched everywhere, but I can't

Jamie's mind spun with terrifying possibilities, her chest tightening with dread. But she

The cameras! I'll go now!" Miss Georgia slapped her forehead, berating herself for not thinking

spotted Charlie in the distance. Without a second

to death!" Her voice trembled with relief and lingering panic as she held

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

away her

brushing her own cheeks. "Mommy's just

also sighed in relief. If Charlie had truly gone

administration had been unusually cautious during his enrollment. That had been enough to tip her off that his mother wasn't just another parent. Ever since, Miss Georgia had made it a point to accommodate every

searching and a rollercoaster of emotions, Jamie finally brought

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