Chapter 440

Everett hastily grabbed the photo and stood up, reaching for his phone to call his trusted associate, Kevin.

“Hey, I need you to check the surveillance footage for room 908 at the Dreamscape Hotel in Everglow City. There’s a little girl who looks a hell of a lot like Dorothy. Find out where she is.”

“Right away. Mr. Lopez!”

“Hold on…” Everett’s voice softened, almost a whisper, “Once you get the footage, send it straight to my email. I want to see it myself.”

He couldn’t bear the wait – not for Kevin’s investigation, nor for the child to be brought back to Eldonia City. He needed to see his daughter now!

“Got it, boss.”

After hanging up, Everett traced the photograph with the pads of his fingers, over and over again.

In the photo, Dorothy’s smile was radiant, her eyes brimming with tender warmth

The two kids were giggling with joy, each clinging to their mommy’s arms, their affection and reliance unmistakable.

he stared at the empty space in

of his youth, if only he’d thrown caution and decorum to the wind sooner, maybe

too

won’t let go

her deepest sleep in days would be at Bay Residence,

felt a small hand

forehead for fever, he seemed fine, no furrowed brow, no sign

she was greeted by the aroma wafting

had traveled

from the kitchen, drying his hands on a dish towel. His tone was casual, as if they’d always lived this

need to see

a seat first,” Everett suggested, pulling out a chair before looking up at

Dorothy bristled defensively.

my private

just thought maybe I

Help her?

lips twisted into a

was only because Everett didn’t know what was

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