Jason's POV
With a heavy heart, I finally managed to soothe my daughter to sleep, so as I tiptoed out of her room, I made my way through the silent corridors of the mansion, my footsteps echoing in the stillness of the night. With each step, my mind raced with thoughts of Emily.
As I reached the living room, I half-expected to find Lucas waiting for me with news, but the room was empty, the only sound the soft ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner. With a sigh, I sank into the nearest chair, exhaustion weighing heavily on my shoulders as I waited for any sign of Lucas’s return.
Finally, Lucas walked into the room with his signature look of concern etched on his face.
“What happened, Lucas? Where is she?” I asked, my voice tinged with a mixture of desperation and worry.
“I don
