Charlotte hung up on James without hesitation.Before she could breathe, the phone rang again.When she answered, that same distorted, mechanical voice crawled down her spine.“Miss Garner, if I were you, I’d be smart enough to sign the document in front of you.”Her voice shook. “What is it? He won’t let me see it.”“It’s just a confession,” the voice replied smoothly. “Insurance, to make sure you keep your promise. Once you finish what I’ve asked, I’ll return it to you.”The words sent a chill through her. She hesitated, mind spinning until the caller laughed softly. Then, through the static, came the faint babble of a baby.“Ah… ee…”Callum.All reason left her. She snatched the papers and scrawled her name, blurting into the phone, “I signed it! Now where’s my son?”“Not so fast. You still have packages left to deliver. Finish the last one,” the voice said calmly, then hung up.Charlotte wiped her tears and drove off again. Even though time was running out, she comforted
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