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PACK MANSION

Ashley paced nervously in the living room, repeatedly calling her husband's number without success. Her mother, noticing Ashley's restlessness, approached with concern.

Her mother asked, "Ashley, dear, what's wrong? Why are you so agitated?"

Ashley replied anxiously, "Mom, I'm waiting for Jonathan to come home. He left suddenly, saying he had some work. I've been trying to reach him, but no response."

Her mother, now a bit worried, inquired, "Even Jonathan isn't home yet?"

Ashley questioned, "What do you mean, 'even him'? Who else isn't at home?"

Nani hesitated before sharing, "Delilah and Nathan. They went to meet Noah, and they haven't returned. Stephen went to check on them."

Surprised, Ashley contemplated if Jonathan was somehow connected to Delilah not being home. Without saying anything, she stormed back to her room, frustration evident in her movements.

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PATROL STATION

Jonathan and Noah, both nursing their wounds, awaited their turn to give statements to