Chapter 16

"What? That's impossible! I saw them leave for school this morning!" Linda shot up, wide awake now. She quickly got dressed and rushed out to search the usual route the kids took to school, while Kyler managed to get Gabriel on the phone. "You need to get home now! The kids are missing!" "What? I'll be there as soon as I can. Please don't panic!" Gabriel dropped everything and took emergency leave, hurrying back without a second thought. Linda had already checked the entire way to school, but there was no sign of Hannah or Jamie. Margaret and Kyler's faces were clouded with worry. Both of them were anxious. Gabriel finally rushed back, still in his uniform. "Did you find Hannah and Jamie yet?" Margaret was so upset she had to lie down, while Kyler pounded his cane on the floor in frustration. "Ask Linda yourself!" he snapped. Gabriel's eyes darted to Linda. Her face was streaked with tears. Linda quickly explained, "Gabriel, please, you have to believe me! I have no idea what