36. Wish

Boy acted quickly. He immediately started the car and drove it. He did not know the exact location of Velia's family's house, but at least he would try to find it.

The neighborhood where Velia used to live was in a narrow area. It would not be difficult for Boy to find Velia. That should have been the case, but what happened did not match his expectations.

Boy spent almost an hour searching the area. He even waited in front of an alley. Boy should have been able to see Velia's arrival since she usually used public transportation.

Could she be hanging out with her friends?

That possibility could happen, although Boy still remembered Mecca's return earlier. But there was no harm in trying.

Boy waited again. He was patient, but his phone rang impatiently.

“Hello, Mr. Bell,” Boy answered the call. “I'm sorry, but I lost Velia.”

*

Uncontrollable anger surged within Ricardo upon hearing the news from Boy. He slammed the table and asked to confirm.

“W-What did you say, Boy? You lost