With those words, Adrian caressed Mya’s long hair as he smiled.

Mya cracked a bitter smile at Adrian and stopped speaking.

Both of them ate their fill at the barbecue joint. Soon after, they checked into a motel and planned to return to Southrive with the Snows early the next morning.

***

It was late at night and Yelloton was enshrouded in darkness. Megan was hastily packing her suitcases at home. She was both emotional and jubilant as she imagined reuniting with her daughter who had been missing for years tomorrow.

Joel was sitting on a chair smoking a cigarette. He looked calm and composed. “Who were those two today? Do they really know where Eira is?”

He was doubtful about Adrian and Mya’s identities and wondered if this was just some sort of ploy.

Megan said as she continued to pack, “We have to confirm in person if it’s true or not. Now that we have information on Eira, how could we possibly not go?”

Joel nodded.

Wiley then walked into the room with his wife and said, “Fa