Sonya was on the couch watching TV when she heard that news. “What did you say?” She sprang to her feet.
Aubree pinched herself to make herself sound worried and guilty. “This is all my fault. I should've taken good care of Essie and kept an eye on her.”
“How long was she gone? Have you called the police? Where are you now? I'll send someone over right away,” Sonya said, wishing she was there with them.
My sweet granddaughter... How did she suddenly go missing?
Aubree replied, “We're looking for her now. We've already called the police, so you don't need to worry.”
Sonya was so anxious that her tone was a little unpleasant as she said, “How am I supposed to not worry? It's getting dark, and Essie is just a kid. She must be terrified now. No, I must tell Elias and get him to send someone there to help.”
Aubree agreed to let them help.
At that moment, every additional pair of eyes would help.
Aubree left to help look for Estella after she hung up the phone.
Sonya, on the other hand, called Lucian to get a better idea of what was going on.
Lucian was walking uphill to search for Estella when he suddenly received a call from his mother.
“Have you found Essie?” asked Sonya as soon as Lucian picked up.
Lucian frowned when he heard that. “Who told you about this?”
“How long do you plan to keep me in the dark about something so important? Where are you right now? I'll send someone over.”
Lucian felt a headache coming. “You don't have to. I already had Cayden send some people over.”
Sonya didn't insist further when she heard that, but she wanted to go in person to help look for Estella. Lucian stopped her, saying, “We're in a rural area. Even if you come over, you'll be waiting in the hotel. Don't trouble yourself. I will call you once I've found her.”
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