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.

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at the preschool, her face pale and her steps quick. She spotted Miss Georgia

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

bad intentions to slip in unnoticed. Jamie's mind spun with terrifying possibilities, her chest tightening with dread. But she forced herself to stay

her forehead, berating herself for not

Charlie in the distance. Without a second thought, she broke into

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

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

hands clumsily wiped away her tears, his face full of

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

sighed in relief. If Charlie had truly gone missing, the preschool would undoubtedly face serious

school administration had been unusually cautious during his enrollment. That had been enough to

of emotions, Jamie finally brought

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