Chapter 78

Donovan pov

I sat on the couch, awaiting my son Bryan to get dressed for school, yet my thoughts were consumed by Lana. It had been some time since she last visited the office, and one might wonder how I was aware of this; perhaps it was simply an intuition. A smile crept across my face as I reflected on my foolishness for dwelling on something so improbable.

I struck my fist gently against the couch and leaned forward, staring at the floor. At that moment, the television, which had been displaying a blue screen, suddenly began to broadcast sound, capturing my attention.

The news reported that Caroline was missing, and Mrs. Lana was attempting to conduct a collaborative investigation regarding her friend. This revelation piqued my interest, prompting me to lift my gaze.

It was absurd; both Caroline and Lana were receiving their just deserts at this moment. Sarah's voice trembled from the staircase; she had been feigning illness for several days, likely preoccupied with thoughts ab