Chapter 1858

Marlinie was at a loss for words. All she could do was look at her friend. Her heart ached with gratitude for her friend’s openness and understanding.

Outside the hospital room, Ellinor and Theo listened to the conversation going on inside through the slightly ajar door. They then exchanged thoughtful glances.

Their trust and admiration for Bertha grew stronger. It was heartening to see her become such good friends with Marlinie.

Suddenly, the phone inside Ellinor’s pocket vibrated.

It was on silent mode, and she saw that it was a call from Marissa.

Ellinor showed the call to Theo. Theo took a glance at it and said in a calm voice, “Answer it.”

Their grandmother was probably worried about them being out so late. She must have decided to call and check on them.

be coming home tonight, Marissa’s panicked voice came through the phone. “Ellinor, where are you and Theo? Come home quickly! There’s…there’s an

happened? Grandma, what’s

a strange man! I have sent people after him. You two need

Baber was taken?

stood up abruptly and rushed towards the elevator, not

of her child’s disappearance. She didn’t care about anything else. All she wanted to do was find her

quickly followed her, trying his best to calm

palms were slick with sweat. She prayed desperately that

fate playing such cruel tricks on

Theo again, and before they could settle

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