Chapter 79: The Search for Adeline
After leaving Betty's house, Williams was consumed with worry.
He decided to report Adeline's disappearance to the police, hoping they could offer some immediate assistance.
However, when he arrived at the station, he was met with procedural hurdles.
"She hasn't been missing for 24 hours yet," the officer explained, barely glancing up from his paperwork.
"We can't classify her as a missing person until then."
Frustration gnawed at Williams. "But she’s vulnerable! She's been through so much. She could be in danger!"
The officer sighed, clearly used to hearing similar pleas.
"I'm sorry, sir. That's the policy. Come back in 24 hours if she hasn’t turned up."
Realizing he wouldn’t get any help from the authorities for now, Williams left the statio
