Oliver frantically searched for me.
He checked flights, high‑speed trains, and even hired a private detective.
But he found nothing.
My files were already transferred to a classified national project, and my whereabouts weren't made public.
Violet, sensing things turning against her, began frequenting the Cooper family home.
She knew Oliver was distracted and could only place her bets on Grace.
She rubbed her stomach, and tears welled up instantly as she said, "Mrs. Cooper, my belly is growing bigger by the day, and Oliver hasn't given me a straight answer."
Although Grace was still upset with her over the camp incident, for the sake of the child, she still called Oliver. "Hurry back. Violet's stomach hurts. She needs to go to the hospital."
When Oliver arrived at the hospital, his
