"It's... it's your son, ma'am... he was here with me in the dining area just a minute ago, but I turned my back for a moment, and... and he's gone," Carla's words spilled out, interrupted by her own sense of disbelief and panic."Carla, he what????" I gasped, my mind reeling with a mixture of shock, fear, and a mother's protective instinct.In the midst of this distressing conversation, Drew entered the restaurant, his gaze immediately drawn to my troubled expression. He hurried towards my table, his brow furrowed in confusion, trying to comprehend the frantic energy that surrounded me."He's not here, ma'am," Carla's voice quivered over the phone, further deepening the dread that gripped my heart.As Carla's words echoed in my ears, my grip on the phone faltered, and it slipped from my ear, coming to rest on my lap. Drew, now by my side, reached out to steady me, his concern etched upon his face."Brielle, Brielle! What's the matter?" he exclaimed, his voice filled with worry and c
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