Clenching her fists, Jessica vowed she wouldnt let this go .
She had to seek justice for Jake .
She owed it to him .
While still consumed by her fury , her phone rang .
It was Arthurs teacher .
Jessica tried to suppress her emotions as she answered the call , Hello ? Ms.
Pearl ? Is this Arthurs mother ? You need to come to the school immediately .
Arthur is missing .
Pearl said , her voice frantic .
Jessicas mind went blank for a moment .
What ? What happened to Arthur ? Unable to elaborate over the phone , Serena urged her to come quickly .
As soon as the call ended , Jessica hurried out , her face lined with worry .
A Maybach pulled up in front of her , forcing her to stop .
Recognizing the car , she saw Charles step out .
Charles had come because of Jakes funeral but also because he knew Jessica would be there .
Seeing her distressed expression , Charles frowned slightly .
Whats wrong ? Jessicas panic was evident .
Arthur … his teacher said hes missing .
I need to get to the school ! Charless eyes darkened , What ? Get in .
Ill drive you , he said , quickly returning to the drivers seat , his demeanor calm but his eyes icy .
Jessica didnt hesitate and got in the car .
They arrived at the school in no time .
Pearl , seeing their tense faces , felt both anxious and fearful , especially under Charless icy gaze .
Pearl , what happened ? How did Arthur go missing ? Jessica immediately asked .
Serena , avoiding direct eye contact , explained the situation .
The class had an outdoor activity today , and several teachers , including herself , took the students to plant trees .
After the activity , Arthur was nowhere to be found .
The school had searched the area thoroughly but couldnt find him .
Fearing the worst , they called Jessica .
After hearing Serenas account , Charles ordered Flint to send out a search party to find the child .
Jessica felt her heart tighten in agony .
She turned to search for Arthur herself .
Charles didnt stop her and followed closely .
2/3 Arthur , please answer me ! Jessica was nearly in tears , the rain pouring down on her as she searched in vain .
She had no other family : Arthur was her only one .
If something happened to him , she would fall apart .
Slipping on the wet ground , she fell into the mud , her umbrella discarded to the side .
The cold rain soaked her through , but she struggled to her feet , still calling for her son .
Arthur- Charles standing just a short distance behind her saw the fall and frowned deeply, ready to stride forward to help her , but then his phone rang .
It was Flint .
Hello ? Have you found him ? Charless tone was grave .
Yes , weve found him Flint reported .
Listening to Flint .
Charless already stern face darkened even more .
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