Chapter 915

The sun finally disappeared, and Leonel came back.

He walked slowly into the room, tired, and plopped down in the closest chair.

Lindsey could tell he was defeated by the look on his face.

Lindsey turned to Leonel, rising from her chair.

“Any news on that invite, Leonel?”

Leonel sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

“I hit a wall, Lindsey.

Walsh Group keeps things tight.

Invite only, heavy security.

I’m sorry.

”

Lindsey squeezed her eyes shut, biting her lip worriedly.

Discouraged, she slumped into her chair.

She glanced at her mom, and guilt flooded her.

She worried her mother would blame her if she found out Cherish was lost because of a bad choice.

Taking a deep breath, she squared her shoulders.

She had to pull herself together.

She stood up and said, “Leonel, stay here with Mom.

”

“I’ll handle this”

Leonel’s mouth opened, then closed tight.

No words could express his desire to help.

So, he simply nodded at Lindsey.

At the office, Lindsey scoured her contacts and partners’ information, but found no connection to the Walsh Group.

A wave of despair washed over Lindsey.

The gap between her and the Walsh Group stretched wider than ever, a bridge she could never cross.

What should she do now? She felt as if she were climbing a mountain with no air, leaving her gasping for breath.

She wrapped her arms around herself, feeling utterly helpless.

Domenic’s breakup and losing Cherish were crushing her.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

Her phone rang then, breaking the heavy silence.

Paige’s name flashed on the screen.

Taking a deep breath, she answered the phone.

“Hello, Mrs.

Lopez.

What can I do for you?”

“Lindsey, Sumner’s missing!”

Upon reaching Sumner’s ward, Lindsey heard Paige’s sobs, weighing heavily on her and filling her with anxiety.

As Lindsey entered, Paige rose and grasped her hand.

“Lindsey, you have to know where Sumner is.

He trusts and confides in you.

He wouldn’t just disappear!” Paige’s voice cracked with emotion, tears brimming in her eyes.

“Mrs.

Lopez, please don’t panic.

Tell me what happened.

” Lindsey reassured Paige.

“Lately, Sumner has been wheeling himself to the garden to enjoy the sun.

Today, he mentioned wanting some alone time outdoors.

I didn’t dwell on it, and I let him be.

But he never returned.

I’ve searched everywhere in the hospital with no luck.

Given his condition, where could he have gone?” Paige’s anxiety escalated as she recounted the situation.

Finally, she gripped Lindsey’s hand tightly, trembling uncontrollably.

Seeking to soothe Paige, Lindsey reciprocated the handhold.

“Did he mention anything unusual or act differently before he left?”

“He… he…” In the height of her panic, Paige’s mind was too consumed to consider details.

Suddenly, a crucial detail emerged from the fog of distress.

“Yes,” she exclaimed, her thoughts clearing, “he was fixated on a photo this afternoon!”

“What photo?” Lindsey inquired promptly, sensing a lead.

Paige struggled to remember.

“He tried to hide it, but I caught a glimpse of a photo related to the meteor shower.

”