Mrs. Jones really would try anything for Mia—even turning to all this superstitious nonsense.
Not even a “fairy priestess” could escape her desperation… utterly insane.
Sophia had discovered Mrs. Jones's superstition and used it to dig deeper into her, hoping to uncover something valuable.
It all made sense now.
To facilitate communication, the four of them gathered around the table.
Candice wrote on a piece of paper:
“Judging from that girl’s tone, Sophia seems safe for now. But something about her behavior felt off. I can’t read her.”
Charlie responded:
“Let’s find her first and make sure she’s okay.”
Candice: “Agreed!”
Given what they knew so far, lying low until Mrs. Jones arrived wasn’t a bad plan.
Still…
Candice remained uneasy, unable to shake off her worry.
She needed
