Chapter 22: Missing (3)
Old John laid his little granddaughter down on the bed. As he gently rocked the crib, he held his phone in hand, silently waiting for replies from both sides.
While waiting, just as Everly was about to fall asleep, the phone rang—Pete was calling first.
Before answering, Old John glanced at Everly. He worried about disturbing her sleep, but for some reason, his usually extremely obedient little granddaughter was still awake. Her big, watery eyes stared at him curiously.
Since Everly was awake, it didn’t really matter if she was disturbed.
Old John smiled helplessly and answered the call.
“…Lina—Lina’s missing! Someone said they saw her follow a man. He was wearing a black jacket and a hat, his face was hidden—he doesn’t look like anyone from our town. I’ve searched all around here but can’t find any trace of Lina, and her phone keeps going straight to voicemail… Old John, I’m driving to your place right now. Can you keep an eye out and see if that car you mentioned appears?”
Hearing Pete’s plea, Old John’s expression darkened.
“Understood. If I see that car, I’ll stop it for you.”
“Thank you, thank you so much. Once I find Lina, I’ll make sure to properly thank you…” Pete’s voice on the phone kept pouring out thanks.