Chapter 80: Anguish

As I sat in the dimly lit living room, the chill of despair washed over me, causing me to shiver uncontrollably. It had been a long and arduous journey, one that took us to every corner of South Carolina, searching desperately for any sign of our kidnapped son. The weight of uncertainty bears down on me, and with every passing moment, the fear threatens to consume my very being.

The name Samantha echoed in my mind, a nagging suspicion that refused to be silenced. The pieces of the puzzle had slowly fallen into place, leading me to believe that she was the orchestrator behind this heinous act committed against our family. The mere thought of her name evoked a myriad of emotions within me - anger, fear, and an overwhelming sense of determination.

Sitting beside me, my husband Theron, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and reassurance, provided solace in this time of unimaginable distress. He wrapped his arms around me, his touch offering a sense of comfort amidst the storm of emotion