Chapter 18

"Yes. Our driver went to pick up Madelyn from school, but she never showed up. I've checked all her usual hangout spots, and she's nowhere to be found. I even called the police. Mr. Jardin, what should we do? You don't think something bad happened to her, do you?" Rosario sounded really worried.

Zach gripped the steering wheel while tapping the buttons on his phone. "I hope nothing bad happened. Madelyn called me a little while ago, but I couldn't answer. I'll check her favorite places. I'll keep you posted if I find her."

"Okay, okay."

After hanging up, Zach put his phone aside. Jadie, who had been listening, looked concerned. "How could Madelyn just vanish like that? Do you think something happened?"

"Don't sweat it. She's probably gone off somewhere without letting anyone know. I'll drop you off at home first."

"I can come with you to look for Madelyn."

Zach shook his head, his voice sounding frosty. "No need. I might know where she is."

Madelyn was known for being headstrong