Chapter 126 What Happened To Max?

• Hailey***
• The rain continued to lash down, mirroring the storm inside me. My mind reeled, the events of the last few minutes a chaotic blur. Louise, Hollis, and now this… my children were in danger. Panic clawed at my throat, threatening to consume me. I had to get to them. I had to. But how? Where did I even start? I had been given no clues, no location. Just a chilling threat hanging over my head like a noose. I had to find a way to pinpoint their location. I fumbled for my keys, my fingers clumsy with fear. I had to get out of here. I had to get to my children. As I raced towards my car, I knew this was just the beginning. The fight had just begun. And this time, it was personal. It wasn't just about Hollis anymore. It was about survival. My children's survival. The storm raged around me, but it was nothing compared to the tempest inside. I would find them. I would. I would do whatever it took to bring my children home. The engine roared to life, a defiant sound in the face of the chaos. I slammed my foot on the gas, the tires screeching against the wet pavement. I had to get moving. Every second counted. My children were out there, somewhere, lost and afraid. And I wouldn't stop until I found them. The road ahead was blurred by the rain and the tears streaming down my face.
• I tried calling Kevin, but damn, he isn't picking up. I gripped the steering wheel tighter, with knuckles white and determination burning in my chest. I had to find them, no matter what it took.