CHAPTER 168

DECLAN

So far, there hasn’t been any solid or concrete news regarding the boys’ whereabouts, but Ryder, completely unaware of it, is under discreet surveillance by the police. We are clinging to hope, however slim, that his actions might inadvertently guide us to the boys or at least provide some clue to aid in finding them.

To my surprise, Hazel has been handling this distressing situation much b