Chapter 295 Allison stumbled along with Joshua into the local police station to give their statements. The officers' attitudes shifted noticeably once they realized who Joshua was. They told Joshua that a man had called in the report, and they'd managed to trace his identity. It turned out to be Zach.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAn officer explained to Joshua, "The caller said his girlfriend was kidnapped to Maplewood and mentioned that the kidnappers might be armed. We launched a search right away, and by the twe got there..." All these details were shared with Joshua alone; Allison was left in the dark.
Their statements were wrapped up quickly. As Allison stepped out of the room, an officer told them, "You can go now." "Officer, please! My sister has been kidnapped. You've got to save her... The guy who took her is a lunatic. She's only eight years old. If he gets his hands on her..." Allison's voice wavered, and she was on the brink of tears. Even though Lizzy was her stepsister, Allison had grown to truly love her. In her heart, she had already accepted Linda and her daughter as her own family. The thought of losing Lizzy was unbearable.
The officer responded, "The suspect fled across the border in a helicopter. We're trying to coordinate with the American authorities for help. We'll let you know as soon as we have any news." Maplewood was close to the border, and the abandoned building Chris picked wasn't far off. The helicopter quickly crossed over into American territory, putting them beyond local law enforcement's reach. The police in Allison's country had to reach out to their American counterparts to request Chris's capture. Chris and Liam had flown off, but his other accomplices were caught.
Seeing Allison so distraught, Joshua knew words wouldn't help. He just stood by her, holding her hand silently to offer support.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJust then, Joshua's phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen-it was Javier calling. Joshua instinctively looked over at Allison; she was still talking to the officer about Lizzy, not noticing the call.
"I need to take this," Joshua whispered gently, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze before stepping away to answer.
As soon as he picked up, Javier's questions cflooding in. "Joshua, Lizzy's missing too! Are you in Maplewood? Did you see Chris? Are Allie and Lizzy with him? What's going on? Can you get themout safely?" Joshua filled Javier in on the situation, leaving nothing out. Hearing his youngest daughter was taken to America, Javier's hand shook and he dropped his phone. The line crackled, and soon Linda's distressed voice could be heard. Content
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After leaving the station, Allison and Joshua boarded a private jet back to j Silver Lake Joshua explained Chris's demands and his initial rescue plan.
"So, if it hadn't been for the call, even with Chris kidnapping Lizzy, youm could have saved her, right?" Allison asked, her eyes burning with anger.