Chapter 214 Hope Was Shattered

"Carol!" Paige called out.

Caroline gazed at Paige with trembling eyes. Alex and Evan hurried over together.

Evan approached solemnly, his relief evident as he saw Axel unhurt. His gaze shifted to Liora, but Tyler was nowhere in sight.

Caroline turned to Alice and asked, "Did anyone check the nearby surveillance cameras?"

"We've had someone look into that," Alice replied.

Caroline propped up her forehead, and tears welled in her eyes. 'Why are all the children still here except Tyler?'

"Please try to stay calm, Ms. Shenton. It's possible that Tyler is playing somewhere and will return on his own soon."

"My son isn't the type to do that! He doesn't wander alone!" Caroline's voice trembled.

Noticing Caroline's distress, Liora hugged her mother, tears streaming down her face. "Mommy… Please, don't be like this. I'm scared, Mommy…"

Axel tightly clenched his fists, his expression showing guilt. He knew he was also responsible for not keeping an eye on Tyler.

Paige understood the