We Want Mommy, Sist You, Daddy!
Chapter 109
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I serrowed my eyes slightly, my curiosity piqued beneath my concern. I needed to discover exactly what condition Ridley was suffering from…
Cedar’s POV
Starling Tower suddenly went into lockdown.
I had just stepped into the main lobby when alarms began blaring and security personnel rushed to seal all exits. My stomach instantly knotted with a premonition of trouble
“What’s happening? 1 asked, grabbing the arm of a passing security guard,
His face was grim as he answered, A child has gone missing. The building is being secured. If you don’t work here, you need to leave now!”
My heart sank. “What child? Is it Aria?”
How would i know? Please exit the building immediately–you’re impeding our operation.”
I looked back at the lobby, now filled with confused employees gathering in small clusters, speculating about the situation. I had already left the building and couldn’t get back in now that it was locked down.
But I couldn’t just leave. Not when a child–possibly Aria–was missing,
Unable to help directly but unwilling to abandon the situation, I circled around to the side of Sterling Tower where a small tree–lined path offered some privacy. From there, I could see the main entrance while remaining somewhat hidden among the trees.
A small yellow cat appeared seemingly from nowhere, rubbing against my ankles before settling down by my feet.
I’ve always had a weakness for animals, Growing up in the Wright household, I wasn’t allowed pets. And my current apartment in Wicker Park was too small and old to properly house a pet. I’d resigned myself to adming animals from afar.
In my anxious state, the cat’s appearance offered a welcome distraction. bent down and gently lifted the yellow tabby onto my lap, where it lazily stretched out, occasionally grooming its fur.
Crack. The sound of a breaking twig behind me made me straighten up and quickly move my legs to make room for whoever was passing by.
But instead of an adult, a small figure appeared before me.
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Chapter 109
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The little girl stood hooking at me, her eps filled with a more of mid and smetting the pong Kwagg ps of her ears gradually formed pink.
I couldn’t help reaching out to stroke her hair.
Did you sneak out of the building all by yourself? I asked patly
Aria lowered her eyes without responding.
Now that I knew she was safe, I felt the tension lee my body & cesnched down to test t
Everyone’s looking for you. I said softly. Would you like me to take your noter
Aria’s body suddenly tensed, her entire posture becoming figid with what gened to sto
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