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.

at the empty space in the photo

upbringing of his youth, if only he’d

too late.

won’t let go of

sleep in days would be at Bay Residence, in Everett’s

next morning, as she turned over in bed, she felt a small hand still clutching her sleeve.

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

bed and exiting the room, she was greeted by the aroma

thought she had traveled back four y years

Breakfast’s ready Everett said as he emerged from the kitchen, drying his hands on a dish towel. His tone

I need to see Byte

before looking up at

Dorothy bristled defensively.

That’s my private business”

force you to tell me, just thought maybe I could help if you wanted to

Help her?

into

Everett didn’t know what was at

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