Chapter 331

The Howard family wasn't just waiting around—they were all out searching too. Emily Howard grabbed her coat, ready to head over to the office, hoping Clara Bennett might be there. Just then, the sky opened up and rain started pouring. A car honked a few times and pulled up beside her. “Emily, what are you doing out in this kind of weather?” Jeffery Reid rolled down his window, calling out. He happened to be driving by and spotted her—it'd been a while since he'd last seen her. “I need to find Clara. She's missing!” “Hop in, I’ll drive you.” Emily hesitated for a moment. Things between her and Jeffery were... complicated. They had history, not all of it good. Seeing her stand there unsure, Jeffery didn’t wait. He got out, came around, and opened the door for her, practically dragging her in. “What are you standing around for? You’ll catch a cold in this downpour!” Once inside, the car’s heater kicked in, and Emily started to feel a bit more comfortable. There was a storm rolling in toni