Chapter 1253

Wesley fell silent. After a few seconds, he said, “Keep calm. I’ll dispatch some helicopters tomorrow.”

“Get a hold of them now. That way they can be mobilized immediately,”

Niles urged, scratching his head. He regretted not having gone with

Debbie and Carlos. He might have been able to help.

Angela’s Library

They went back to the village to rest and regroup. Ivan was about to walk into his room when he found

a woman hanging out, sitting outside the door.

Kasie.

“Any news?” she asked anxiously once she saw him.

Ivan checked the time. It was already past 2 a.m.

“Why are you still up?”

“Debbie is not back yet. I couldn’t sleep.” Tears streamed down Kasie’s cheeks. Yesterday, she and

Ivan were kissing, and now Debbie vanished.

She felt so sorry. She wondered if it were her fault.

Ivan’s face went solemn. He took Kasie into his arms, giving her a comforting squeeze and patting her

back.

“Everything will be okay.

She’s with Carlos. He won’t let anything happen to her,” he said quietly.

Kasie shook her head miserably.

“She’s my best friend. I can’t lose her. Can… can I go with you tomorrow?” She had already lost

Emmett.

If she lost Debbie too, she wouldn’t be able to stand it. Myriad emotions stirred in her heart-anxiety,

sadness, and guilt all mixed together.

Ivan looked around. Then he opened the door and invited Kasie in.

Closing the door, he hugged her again, consoling her.

“Relax. Under

Wesley’s orders, they’ll be sending out search and rescue teams, professionals, helicopters. Debbie

and Carlos will be fine.”

Kasie rested her head on his chest. They were so close she could feel his heartbeat. His arms were

strong and warm.

“But I can’t sleep. I saw

Debbie cry for help as soon as I closed my eyes.” She also saw Emmett in her dream. He had called

out for her, said her name so sweetly.

Ivan looked at the gargantuan four-poster bed and suggested, “You can sleep here.”