Chapter 51
Colin could see how antious she was He offered a reassining smile and said, “Do on. I’ll be nearby, Call me if anything comes up
iquel‘ preplied, “Thank you so much,“
colin waved it off casually and only drove away once he’d watched her go upstairs
(As soon as Enrica stepped into the apartment, she saw Enna changing her shoes at the entrance,
ished over. “What did the police say? Any news about Dad?”
Enna replied impatiently. “They came by earlier but didn’t find anything. They said they’d check the surveillance footage. I don’t know where your dad used to go. Figure it out yourself. I’m running late!”
With that, the grabbed her bag and left, slamming the door behind her.
Enrica frowned. She had never expected Enna to have any real emotional attachment to Charles, but she hadn’t thought she could be this cold either
Charles was mentally sharp but physically disabled. He rarely let the apartment, only doing so when absolutely necessary. He must have to do something
spartant for him to head out in the middle of the night with limited mobility.
he had retired years ago After the incident three years ago, he’d barely kept in touch with his old friends. Where could he possibly have gone? Frantic, Enrica searched his room but found nothing helpful. With no other options, she headed to the police station, hoping to view the surveillance footage as soon as possible.
The others there were polite and professional. “Ms. Schubert, we’re already reviewing the nearby surveillance footage, but the results won’t be available immediately. Also, since Mr. Schubert left on his own and has only been missing for eight hours, the methods we can use are limited. We hope you understand.” Entica was deeply andious, but she also knew better than to pressure the police. “Please just contact me as soon as you find anything.”
Doce she had that confirmation, she left the station.
With no progress on that end, she decided to check every place Charles used to frequent. But no matter where she went, there was no sign of him.
Hernity grew worse by the minute. Charles was paralyzed from the waist down–where could he have possibly gone? What if something had happened to him? just then, ber phone rang. It was Zack, his tone teasing “Erica, did you know your dad went missing?=
torice froze, a flicker of hope sparking in her chest. “You saw him? Where is he?”
Zack sounded surprised, “You really didn’t know? Your dad wandered out of the house last night. One of my guys was switching shifts and happened to spot him on
had waked Zark before to arrange for someone to keep an eye on Charles. She hadn
She was overjoyed. “So is my dad…..”
- hadn’t expected to thein to be still on the job,
Zack chuckled. “Belax. He took your dad to los place last night. He only told me about it this morning. I’ve already asked him to send your dad back
Erika let out a huge breath ofarlied The tension that had gripped her all momding finally eased. “I’m heading back now.”
k said, thechesitated. “You sure you’re okay going alone? Want to come over?”
call worry “buka derlined his offer and hurried back to Chailes apartment:
hast long efter, Zack’s stall arrived with Charles, apologizing profusely. “I’m so sorry, My chubert. I didn’t think taking Mr. Schubert home would cause you this
