“Mr. Thomas, is it confirmed this time?” Byron dared not ask too directly, so he phrased his question cautiously.

For the past four years, they had never stopped searching for any trace of Emily, but there had been no leads. It was as if she had vanished from the face of the earth.

“Emily Conner was her best friend. For her to go this far for Emily Parker, it’s enough to confirm it.” Ethan's voice was raspy, almost inaudible.

Byron could only nod in silent ...