Chapter 212

apter 214 Hope Was Shattered

“Carol!” Paige called out.

Caroline gazed at Paige with trembling eyes. Alex and Evan hurried over together.

Evan approached solemnly, his relief evident as he saw Axel unhurt. His gaze shifted to Liora, but Tyler

was nowhere in sight.

Caroline turned to Alice and asked, “Did anyone check the nearby surveillance cameras?”

“We’ve had someone look into that,” Alice replied.

Caroline propped up her forehead, and tears welled in her eyes. “Why are all the children still here

except Tyler?‘

“Please try to stay calm, Ms. Shenton. It’s possible that Tyler is playing somewhere and will return.

on his own soon.”

“My son isn’t the type to do that! He doesn’t wander alone!” Caroline’s voice trembled.

Noticing Caroline’s distress, Liora hugged her mother, tears streaming down her face. “Mommy.

Please, don’t be like this. I’m scared, Mommy.

Axel tightly clenched his fists, his expression showing guilt. He knew he was also responsible for

not keeping an eye on Tyler.

Paige understood the situation and stepped forward, reaching out to Caroline. “Carol, let’s contact the

police first, okay?”

Police…

Caroline gathered her thoughts, recalling something. She turned to Axel, her voice shaky. “Axel,

can you track Ty?”

Axel looked sympathetically at Caroline. “He didn’t have any electronic devices with him today.”

Plus, he was still learning tracking techniques from Tyler.

Caroline fell silent, her hope dwindling.

Paige held Liora and exchanged worried glances with Caroline before looking at Evan, who remained

distant.

“Mr. Jordan, please help,” Paige pleaded.

Evan picked up Axel in preparation to leave as if he were oblivious.

Caroline’s phone rang abruptly, making her body jolt. She quickly retrieved it, answering the call

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“Are you looking for your son?” Wayne’s ghastly laughter echoed.

Caroline’s face turned pale. “Did you kidnap my son?”

“Yes! Do you want your son back? Wayne laughed maniacally.

“Where are

“Where are you now?” Caroline stood up abruptly and looked around.

“Do you have money right now? I’ll give you the address, but you must bring one million dollars. Don’t

involve the police or your son will be harmed Because of your trick, I’m already being pursued. If I can’t

survive, neither will your son!”

“Sure! Just don’t hurt my son. I’ll bring the money now,” Caroline agreed to Wayne’s demands.

“So, you were pretending to gather money before, huh? Now the price has gone up to two million

dollars!” Wayne remarked.

“Two million dollars it is! Give me the address, Caroline agreed again.

“Sure. Meet me at Harbor Bay.” Wayne replied before hanging up abruptly.

Caroline put away her phone and turned to Paige. Take care of Liora, Paige. I need to find Ty!”

“No! I’m coming too! I can look after Liora while we’re at it!” Paige said anxiously.

Caroline was too troubled to argue, so she nodded and headed toward the car.

They left with Liora.

Alex glanced at Evan. “Aren’t you going with them, Evan?”

Evan sneered “Why would I? He’s not my child.”

“Daddy, please help,” Axel pleaded.

Evan coldly rejected, “No.”

“Axel, if your father won’t help out and something bad happens, Caroline won’t care about him.

anymore.”