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 over. "Miss Georgia,

and anxiety. "Not yet. I've

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

I'll go now!" Miss Georgia slapped her forehead, berating herself for

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

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

I didn't mean to

wiped away her tears, his face full

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

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

much searching and a rollercoaster of

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