No More Waiting, She Chooses Love



Shirley was in tears, sobbing as she recounted how Nancy had disappeared. "After picking her up from kindergarten, we headed to the mall to do some shopping. She was right beside me while I was browsing, but the moment I took a call, she was gone."

I frowned, "You should check the mall's security footage."

"We did. It showed her chasing after someone who looked a lot like you," Shirley's words made me chuckle softly.

"I've been stuck in the hospital lately, haven't stepped foot in a mall," I informed her.

Shirley sighed, "I know it wasn't you. I've seen the footage myself. It's just that the figure looked a lot like you. Nancy probably thought it was you and followed."

I was speechless.

This was like being blamed for something out of the blue.

But her words gave me an uneasy feeling. Why did the figure Nancy followed look like me? Was it just a coincidence, or was someone intentionally orchestrating this?

"Felicia, do you have any sisters or relatives who look like you? Think carefully," Shirley pleaded.

Me, an orphan, having relatives?novelbin

The closest I had to family was recently acknowledging Judie's parents as my aunt and uncle. But the only sibling I had was long gone.

"Ms. Travis, please try not to worry too much. Mr. Clark has already offered a reward for finding her, and the police, along with countless people online, are all on the lookout," I tried to reassure her.

"How can I not be worried? She's my daughter, my own flesh and blood," Shirley yelled at me.

Understanding her anguish, I just moved the phone away from my ear, letting her vent before hanging up.

"She suspects you?" Ernest, who had been by my side, had heard the conversation.

Pondering Shirley's words, I mused,

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"Her suspicion is the least of my concerns. I'm worried someone is using my identity to create trouble. Even if Lord Clark and Shirley know it's not me, the video footage showing a figure resembling me is problematic."

"Why would someone use you?" Ernest queried.

Looking at him, I pondered, "Are you suggesting someone is trying to shift blame?"

"The police will soon come knocking," Ernest hinted, making his point clear.

Shocked, I looked at him, "Was it you?"

He grabbed my hand, "With Dustin and others looking for evidence against me, you'll be their prime suspect. Having the police watch over you is the safest option

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I had to hand it to him for coming up with such a plan.

Though he meant well, my thoughts drifted back to Nancy's disappearance. "So, what about Nancy? Did you have someone take her?" "No!" Ernest denied firmly.

I believed him, knowing he wouldn't stoop to using a child. "Then who?"

"It was Shirley. I'm not sure what she's up to, but she indeed arranged for her own daughter's kidnapping Since you knew Nancy, she added a twist with someone resembling you, drawing the police's attention to you," Ernest explained.

I was at a loss for words, "You really know how to turn the tables."

"Felicia, I've said it before, I won't allow anything to happen to you," Ernest stated, "I've protected many before, but this time, you're my priority."