With Kevin by my side, I sped through the local streets, my heart thumping. I jumped at every sound and shadow. It was intolerable to consider my mother in Nathan's care.
Kevin said in a frustrated tone, "She's not at her house." What other options did she have?"
I said, attempting to control my breathing, "I don't know." However, she wouldn't simply walk away like that. Nathan must have—" I was unable to finish the sentence because my voice caught.
Kevin touched my shoulder in a comforting manner. "We'll track her down, Linda. I swear.
We drove to all the places she would have gone, including the little cafe she used to adore, her favourite park, and the church she went to on Sundays. Nothing.
Kevin searched for hours before his phone buzzed. He responded hastily, his face darkening. "What? Are you certain? He hung up the phone and turned to face me, looking pale.
"What is it? I asked, fear beginning to seep into my chest.
