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.

*

arrived at the preschool, her face pale and her steps quick. She spotted Miss Georgia pacing nervously and hurried

arrival, but her expression quickly shifted to one of guilt and anxiety. "Not yet. I've searched everywhere, but I can't figure out where he's

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

Georgia slapped her forehead, berating herself

heart clenched as she spotted Charlie in the distance. Without

You scared me to death!" Her voice trembled with relief and lingering panic as she held him

sorry, Mom. I

away her

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

Charlie had truly gone missing, the

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

rollercoaster of emotions, Jamie finally brought

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