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Teresa’s heart lurched . “ What’s going on ? Michael is missing ? Since when ? Where could he be ? He hasn’t wandered off in ages . Could he just be hiding at your home , playing hide – and – seek ? ”
Miriam’s voice trembled as she said , “ I’ve searched every corner of my house , but there’s no sign of Mike . I don’t even know when he slipped out . I just went out with Edward for less than two hours , and now Mike is gone .
“ I really should’ve installed security cameras at home . ”
Teresa had surveillance cameras installed at her place , but Miriam didn’t .
“ I’m coming over now . We’ll talk in person , ” Teresa said , then hung up . She was already on her way to Miriam’s place . She floored the gas pedal , and the car shot forward .
Her car narrowly passed another vehicle on the opposite side of the guardrail . It was rush hour , the streets jammed with cars . In all that chaos , no one noticed anyone else .
Teresa didn’t notice the Maybach , nor did Jonathan — who was inside talking to Michael – notice her .
Teresa soon pulled up at Miriam’s apartment complex .
As soon as Miriam saw Teresa , she completely broke down , bursting into uncontrollable tears . Clutching Teresa’s hand , she said , “ What do I do ? I didn’t mean to . Mike’s gone .”
After all the times Miriam had helped Teresa look after Michael , this was the first time she’d ever lost Michael , and it happened right at home . Consumed by guilt , Miriam was left speechless .
Teresa tried to stay calm as she comforted Miriam , “ If he ran off on his own , he probably went to look for Jonathan . ”
Miriam gasped , “ What ? What could Mike want with Jonathan ? ”
Teresa said , “ I’m not sure either . It’s just a guess . ” She thought , ‘ Every time Michael sneaks off , it’s always to find Jonathan . Otherwise , he’d never just run off for no reason . ‘
Time was of the essence . Whether Michael had gone to find Jonathan or not , Miriam and Teresa decided to go and check it out .
They split up – one heading to the Horizonlead Group headquarters , the other to Forlisle Rose Estates , where Jonathan often stayed , to search for him .
Teresa went to Forlisle Rose Estates , but the gate was locked . Realizing Jonathan wasn’t home yet , she headed to Luviston Estates instead . Along the way , she received a call from Miriam .
Miriam said , “ The security guard said Jonathan had already left . He drove off in his car an hour
Teresa asked , “ Then did you ask if there was a kid in his car ? ”
ago . ”
Miriam replied , “ The security guard said he only saw Jonathan’s driver at the wheel , with no one else in the car . ”
Teresa’s heart dropped . She thought , ‘ Mike didn’t go to Jonathan ? Then who the hell did he go to ? ‘
At that moment , a mother’s terror coiled around Teresa – a suffocating noose of panic , tightening and wrenching until she felt she couldn’t breathe .
However unlikely it seemed , Teresa still decided to call Jennifer . She asked , “ Did you take Mike ? ”
Jennifer retorted , “ Why would I take Mike ? Did you dump him at Miriam’s place again ? ”
Teresa said , “ Just tell me , Is Michael with you ? ”
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Jennifer said , “ Is Mike missing ? I told you so . You just had to
ve him with Miriam
You didn’t
t just listen to me . ”
“ Is Michael there or not ? Cut the crap , will you ? ” Teresa snapped .
Jennifer froze , momentarily at a loss for words .
Teresa drew a sharp breath , not wanting to waste another word
on
Mike is not with you . Screw it – I’m calling the police . ”
“ What ? No. You absolutely cannot call the police . Wait , hello ? ” Jennifer shouted . But the line had already gone to a busy signal . She frowned .
Teresa gripped the steering wheel , her mind racing . She had
no idea where else Michael could be .
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