The drive took over two hours. Sophia leaned against the window, her emotions a rollercoaster from frantic worry to a numb stillness. Not a single tear had managed to fall.

As they entered the outskirts of Westbrook, William's phone suddenly buzzed.

"There's news about your mom," he said.

Sophia immediately sat up straight, grabbing William's wrist like it was her one lifeline.

"Where is she?"

"Near Greatland Street. ...