"What?" Avery shot up from her seat, worry etched into her features. While Natalie's sobs abruptly halted in shock at the news, concern filling her eyes.
"I-I don't know. He just hung up!" Evelyn muttered, her hands trembling as she frantically tried to redial Brandon. But it went straight to voicemail, making her heart race with panic.
"Agatha!" she called out, her voice sharper than intended. Kiana's nanny emerged from the kitchen, a puzzled frown pulling at her lips. Without hesitation, Evelyn grabbed her hand and declared, "We need to hurry to Kiana's school. Now!"
Agatha blinked but nodded quickly. Evelyn knew she needed someone who knew Kiana's world better than she did, just as much as Zevian, and right now, Agatha was that person. More importantly, she needed someone strong to support her if things were haywire.
"I'll come with you," Avery offered, stepping forward.
