The Plan (4)

The next day, everyone from the Hart and Taylor families gathered at the Hart house. The living room was full od people but it felt heavy and tense with everyone waiting for news about Anne.

Leon and Coco rushed into each other’s arms as they hugged tightly as they cried. They were glad to be together again, but Leon’s heart was still heavy and his worry about their mother grew with every passing moment. He pulled back, looking at Coco with red and teary eyes.

“Coco, do you really not remember anything?” Leon asked, his voice sad. He needed to know if there was any clue about their mom. Although Coco was back, they wanted them to be back together. He could not bear the tought of his mother and his brothers all alone in danger.

Coco let out a small laugh, wiping her tears. “I remember everything. I lied before because Mommy told me to. She said to pretend I didn’t know anything until I got home.”

Anne instructed her to not speak anything about her until they were at home as she beli