章 1703: Missing (6)

~ Los Angeles, the Cliffside Villa ~

June 1st

12:37 PM

In the common room…

Sarah looked at all the kids and staff gathered, and she told them that Aiden is missing and that they still don't have any leads.

"We don't have solid proof, but whatever we have, is pointing toward an organization from Eastern Europe." Sarah exhaled. "I… I am going there and I'm not sure if I will be able to return. Each of you has sufficient funds to complete education and to live comfortably. Genie and Matias agreed to stay here and take care of you for a minimum of five years. Tristan will maintain the grounds and…"

"You are leaving us behind?" Ade asked in disbelief.

"I don't know what to expect, but I know that it's dangerous."

"Don't talk like here is safe." Ade responded defiantly. "I want to go also."

"Me too." Hande said. "I already lost one family. I'm not going to lose this one. This is what I trained for."