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Chapter 238

Author: C-Writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-16 20:00:56

SHAWNA

My hands shook as I stared at the phone screen. A strange number. My heart pounded.

Liam leaned closer. "Answer it."

I swallowed hard and pressed the button. "Hello?"

There was silence for a second, then…

"Mommy?"

My breath caught in my throat. "Jasper?! Baby, is that you?"

"Mommy!" His little voice was filled with excitement. "I found the police! They helped me!"

Tears streamed down my face as I clutched the phone. "Oh my God! Where are you, baby? Are you okay?"

A deep voice came through the line. "Ma'am, this is Officer Reynolds from the Oakridge Police Department in Washington. Your son was found a few hours ago. He came to us himself and reported that he had been kidnapped."

Liam exhaled sharply beside me. "Is he safe? Did you get the kidnapper?"

"We’re still searching, but he’s unharmed. We need you to come immediately."

"We’re on our way!" I said quickly. "Please don’t let him out of your sight!"

"Understood, ma’am."

I hung up and turned to Liam, gripping his arm tightly.
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