Chapter 73

• Sebastian found his mother sitting on the terrace, a light evening breeze ruffling the pages of the magazine she held. The calm serenity of the scene clashed violently with the turmoil inside him. Taking a deep breath, he walked over and sat next to her, determined to get answers.
• “Mother,” he began softly, not wanting to startle her, “do you know anything about Lillian’s disappearance?”
• Mrs. Rojas looked up from her magazine, her expression neutral. “No, Sebastian, I have no idea where she is. I’ve been wondering about her myself.”