She agreed with a nod, her gaze finding Edwin engrossed in a book under a tree’s comforting shadow.
Their conversation wrapped up, and she ended the call.
Concerned about Cecilia’s spirits, Zoey decided to lead both Cecilia and Olivia to check out her vault, a world of shimmering treasures.
Jewels adorned with pearls and emeralds made a grand appearance.
Each piece seemed to outshine the one before.
Cecilia had her fair share of beautiful things, but what woman could ever say no to more?
Olivia, not really seeing the charm, draped herself in a lengthy string of green beads.
Rubies and sapphires were her choice next.
Their hues were vivid, almost painting a rainbow.
Adorning herself in these sparkling jewels, she smiled goofily.
Zoey, with a playful reprimand, asked, “Why the sudden shift to a pint-sized outlaw?”
Understanding Zoey’s kindness, Cecilia responded, “Please, keep them.
They carry too hefty a price tag.”
But Zoey didn’t stash them away.
Rather, she presented even more treasures, leaving Cecilia torn between tears and laughter.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
However, Cecilia’s amusement soon faded.
Fifteen minutes later, they went back to the yard, only to discover Edwin was nowhere to be found.
Edwin had been lost in a book there moments ago.
Anxiety also gripped Cecilia.
The two women, assisted by their servants, scoured the villa’s every nook and cranny for Edwin but to no avail. Finally, Zoey declared, “We need to ring Mark immediately. Nothing is more crucial than finding his boy. He needs to join the search.”
With her fingers quivering, Cecilia reached for the phone and dialed Mark.
Her voice betrayed her fear.
“Mark, we can’t find Edwin.”
In the hospital, an icy jolt shot through Mark’s heart.