Aubrey's heart pounded in her chest as panic gripped her tightly. She had been searching for her beloved son, Aldrich, for two agonizing hours, yet he remained elusive. Her mind raced with worry and fear, her eyes darting around the bustling school grounds. She approached every person she encountered, desperately asking if they had seen her precious child. But the answers were always the same, and Aldrich was nowhere to be found.In her state of distress, Aubrey reached for her phone and dialed Evan's number. She knew he was in an important meeting, but she couldn't bear the thought of facing this nightmare alone.Aubrey's hands trembled as she dialed Evan's number, her heart pounding with fear and desperation. The phone rang, and after a few tense moments, Evan's voice echoed through the line."Evan, it's Aubrey," she said, her voice quivering with emotion. "Something terrible has happened. our son is not here, what will i do?."There was a stunned silence on the other end of the lin

Aubrey couldn't fathom the fact that Lucas had orchestrated this kidnapping. It was beyond her comprehension that someone she had once trusted could stoop so low. Meanwhile, Evan's mind was racing with a whirlwind of emotions. He was overwhelmed by guilt and regret for the pain he had caused Aubrey, and thoughts of self-destruction consumed his mind. The weight of his actions crushed him, and he felt an intense desire to erase the past.They swiftly took Aldrich to the hospital to ensure he hadn't suffered any injuries during his ordeal. They were relieved to discover that he was physically unharmed, but the psychological impact was evident. Aldrich clung to Aubrey tightly, flinching with every slightest movement she made. His innocent soul had been shaken, and fear loomed within his young heart. Eventually, exhaustion overcame him, and he finally drifted off to sleep, finding solace in his mother's presence.Evan's mind was overwhelmed with a tumultuous mix of anger and disbelief as