Chapter 26

Ethan gave her a heavy nod. In that instant, Lila felt like her soul had just been ripped out—her face went ghost-white. “W-What? He was just on his way back from school! How could something happen to him?!” Ethan quickly stepped forward and wrapped his arms tightly around her shaking body. “The teacher said Oliver went out with some classmates to buy snacks... and then someone took him.” “It must be Ava! It has to be them! I knew they wouldn't let me off that easy!” Ethan grabbed her hand. “Lila, breathe. Oliver needs us right now.” Ten minutes later. Ethan had gathered everyone and was checking the CCTV footage. On the screen, a woman in all black walked away with Oliver. Lila quickly recognized her—there was no mistaking that walk. It was her stepmother. Trying to stay composed, Ethan ordered people to track down both Ava and Mrs. White’s movements, and sent another team straight to the White residence. There was just one thing he couldn’t figure out—what did they really want? If it