Chapter 157

The scare came quietly.

Which somehow made it worse.

It was a normal Thursday.

Backpacks packed.

Shoes half-tied.

Breakfast crumbs on the counter.

The older one was quieter than usual.

Not upset.

Just… slower.

“You okay?” she asked gently.

A small nod.

“I’m tired.”

Daniel checked the time.

“Did you sleep okay?”

Another nod.

Nothing alarming.

Nothing dramatic.

They sent them off to school.

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The call came at 11:17 a.m.

Her phone buzzed while she ...