Chapter 322


    Hannah''s eyes had done the talking; her reconnaissance wasplete.


    So, I rose to my feet and turned to Cami, "Cami, could you help Fidelia to pack her school stuff? I''ll


    likely swing by to pick her up the day after tomorrow. Just leave her in my hands – you''ve got nothing to


    worry about. And hey, if you''ve got some free time, I''d love for you toe down to Silverdale City.


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    We''ve got plenty of room at our ce!"


    "Thanks a bunch! I''d love to, actually, but with work and all... it''s like a habit now; gotta keep at it!"


    Cami gripped my arm, her face a picture of regret. "Let Fidelia head down first. This means a lot, you


    know, having her stay with Monique. It''sforting to know she haspany."


    "Trust me, they''ll have a good time in Silverdale City – it''s gonna be fine. Plus, my folks are thrilled


    about Fidelia''s visit!" I chatted away as I made my way to the door. "If you weren''t so tied up with work,


    you could see for yourself... Oh, by the way, does Jerome know about your job?"


    "Not sure, he doesn''t really care much about that stuff," Cami responded with an awkward chuckle.


    "Well, go to visit Silverdale City when you’re avable!" I said cheerfully. "I should head out now. Just


    wanted to drop by and give you the heads-up."


    I made it clear I was just passing through, not making a special trip.


    "Why don''t you guys stay for lunch before you go?" Cami held on to me. "I''ll cook something quick!"


    "Next time, I''ve got errands to run today – don’t have the time, I''m afraid!"


    Hannah and I bid farewell, with Cami seeing us out to the bottom of the stairs.


    We''d left the neighborhood when Hannah asked, "So, where to now?"


    I pondered our schedule. "Let''s grab a bite to eat first, then we''ve got to make a trip to the police station


    this afternoon. They''ve found the body of that kid."


    Hannah''s face grew solemn as she murmured, "So they''ve found it... You cling to hope when that boy


    was missing, but now there''s not a sliver left."


    I said nothing. Sensing my gloom, Hannah quickly changed the subject. "I took a peek in Jerome and


    Cami''s bedroom. Looks like he hasn''t been home in ages, and there''s no sign of a man''s touch on


    any of the household items. I subtly asked Fidelia, and she imed she didn’t know where her father


    was; said it''s been ages since shest saw Jerome. Seems like Cami''s telling the truth."


    Hannah nced at me as she spoke, and I nodded, adding, "I''ve been thinking, maybe Jerome left


    them on purpose? Their kitchen''s pretty well-equipped, all good brand– doesn''t seem like they''re


    strapped for cash."


    "You''re spot on. I checked out their bedding, and it''s all high-quality. Even Fidelia''s backpack is


    designer."


    "Help me dig into her earnings on the side. She mentioned she works at Protea Medicals. They''re no


    Irving giants, but they do produce cutting-edge meds," I instructed Hannah.


    Cami, as a sister-inw, had always intrigued me. Despite the Dawson family''s attitude or how


    harshly they treated her, she carried herself with a peaceful detachment that I couldn''t fathom, yet she


    made it look effortless.


    "We should also find out where she''s delivering goods," I added.


    "Will do!" Hannah replied, then asked, "What do you feel like eating?"


    Hannah beamed, her little canines sparkling, "Then I''ve got just the spot for you!" Reаd at


    After hanging up, she looked at me, "Looks like lunch is going to have to wait."