Chapter 19 Where Is She?

Judy’s voice came through on the phone. “Ms. Maia left before daybreak, sir. I tried to

persuade her to wait until the snowstorm stopped, but she seemed in a hurry and told me to mind my own business.”

Cedric frowned. As soon as he hung up, Zera spoke again.

“So you were really with Maia…” She lowered her gaze and murmured, “She must have gone to see you on purpose so you wouldn’t suspect her.”

She grew more anxious as she continued, “This way, she’d have an alibi. Mom’s kidnappers would never say she did it if she paid them off or threatened their families. She knew she’d never be charged! Oh, my God, how could she be so evil?”

Zera frantically paced in circles. “I wonder how Mom is now…”

was heard as Cedric smashed

terrifying as he said, “Find out where

Baz nodded. “Yes, sir!”

the thick layer of snow to

her attention. Maia was surprised to see

“Errol?”

to get her attention and quickly put down the shovel, using sign language to

again. “Aren’t you supposed to check

the time and saw it was 6:30

to settle some things. Then I thought I’d come to

night during the snowstorm.” Errol patted his chest. “Nigel told me you’re leaving Prismara to take

you’ll be on your own in Prismara. Don’t let your guard down even

+15 BONUS

Cedric warned them, Homer and Yvette have learned their lesson and haven’t given me any trouble. I arranged for winter pruning yesterday, and the

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