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    “There’s no need for that!” Hadley cut in, urgency sharp in her tone.


    “We’ll split up and meet there. We can move faster that way.”


    “Fine,” Ellis said after a brief pause.


    “Just stay sharp and keep me updated.”


    As soon as the call ended, Hadley faced Eric and Ernest with resolve.


    “We’re leaving now.”


    They wasted no time, heading straight for Stone Pond Town.


    By the time night had fully settled, they arrived and chose a small guesthouse as their temporary base. Andrea’s home loomed only a street away.


    A fierce, unshakable fire urged Hadley to charge in and drag Locke and Joy out herself, but she forced herself to stay still.


    Breaking into the house wasn’t an option—not legally, not yet. Worse, there was no certainty the children were even inside.


    One reckless move could tip off their enemy.


    Nearby, Quentin and Xander stood watch, ready to report the slightest change.


    Just before dawn, Xander’s call came through.


    “The light in the room just came on. From the silhouette, I’m sure it’s Andrea.”


    Relief washed over them—atst, they had eyes on Andrea.


    With her presence confirmed, the chance of finding Locke and Joy suddenly felt real.


    “Don’t let her out of your sight,” Eric ordered sharply.


    “Ellis is on his way. We can’t afford a single mistake.”


    “Got it!” Xander replied with determination.


    Ellis arrived a touch behind schedule, his team in tow. With swift precision, they cordoned off Andrea’s home, sealing every possible exit.


    Meanwhile, Hadley and the others got word of the unfolding operation and hurried to the site, their pulses racing with anticipation.


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    Ellis gave a curt nod of greeting, his sharp eyes locking onto Hadley.


    “I’m about to knock. Everything is set—Andrea won’t slip through our fingers.”


    “Got it,” Hadley replied, her heart pounding.


    “Let’s get this done.”


    Without hesitation, Ellis pivoted and rapped his fist hard against the door.


    “Open up!”


    His voice cut through the pre-dawn stillness, reverberating down the quiet street.


    After a tense pause, a voice called from inside.


    “Who is it?”


    It was Andrea.


    Hadley and Eric exchanged a knowing nce, their recognition unspoken. They were the only ones there who had encountered Andrea before.


    “Ernest,” they said at the same time, signaling confirmation.


    Ellis’ gaze flicked toward them.


    Eric gave a firm nod.


    “It’s her. No question.”


    “Perfect.” Ellis turned back to the door, his tone unyielding.


    “Open the door. Now!”


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