“We didn’t find him, but we got his badge. I know we’re close, Ellie.” Dominic consoles, sitting beside me.

After I found the badge, Dominic wouldn’t allow me to navigate the beach any further. He said this place was just not safe enough.

I didn’t insist either. I had found his badge, that was like a ray of hope to me.

He was alive and out there, sooner or later. I will find my dad.

“At least he’s alive.” I speak out my mind.

He nods in understanding.

“We’ll ...