Caught off guard by his brother's sudden question, Bryan froze, and his gaze shifted uncertainly. "Uh? Bro, why are you suddenly asking about my sister?"
Balfour knew his younger brother like the back of his hand. Whenever Bryan lied, his eyes would dart around uncontrollably. Seeing this, Balfour's brow furrowed, and his voice deepened. "Spill it! Have you seen her or not?"
"I...I haven't..." Bryan avoided Balfour's probing gaze.
Balfour seized Bryan's collar. "Baber's gone missing. It’s possible Patricia took him. As you can see, Ellinor is beside herself! If you've seen Patricia, tell us where she is right now!”
Baber is missing?
Bryan's eyes widened. "What?! How can my sister..."
Balfour pulled him closer. "You have seen her, haven't you? Where is she?"
Hearing this, Ellinor rushed over from Theo's side. "You've seen Patricia? Quick, tell me where she is!"
Bryan promised Patricia he wouldn’t tell, but facing the frantic questioning from Balfour and Ellinor and knowing it concerned Baber's safety, he struggled before finally confessing.
"Yes, I did see her..."
Ellinor shoved Balfour aside and clutched Bryan's shirt. "Where did you see her? When? Where is she now?!"
"A few days ago, Ida told me that Veronica had seen my sister. So, I had someone track her down to a fast-food joint where she was working.
Ellinor, I'm sorry. I know my sister hurt you in the past, but she's still my sister. After hearing about her struggles, I couldn't help but go and see her."
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