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.

eyes dimmed as he stared at the empty space

he hadn’t been shackled by the gentlemanly upbringing of his youth, if only he’d thrown caution and decorum to the wind sooner, maybe

too

won’t let go of

deepest sleep in days would be at Bay Residence, in

small hand still clutching her sleeve. Langston hadn’t let go all night long.

checked Langston’s forehead for fever, he seemed fine, no furrowed

the room, she was greeted by the aroma wafting from the

thought she had traveled back four y years

ready Everett said as he emerged from the kitchen, drying his hands on a dish

need to see

before looking up at her. “Can you tell me why you’re

Dorothy bristled defensively.

my private business”

not trying to force you to tell me, just thought maybe I could help if you

Help her?

lips twisted into a wry smile.

Everett didn’t

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