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Authors: Leslie North
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asking, “What’s happened to my sister?”
Chance saw the exhaustion evident on Rachel Andrews face; it encompassed her entire body and he forgot why he was there for a moment. She needed someone to take care of her and her kids. How long had it been since she had gotten a goodnight’s sleep? One month? Two?
If things were this hectic with two little boys, why would her sister take on a six-month assignment? Why wouldn’t she stick around to help out?
“Nothing that I’m aware of. I need to ask you a few questions about your sister. Does the name Marco Bresi mean anything to you?”
Rachel cocked her head to the side as she considered the name, the last name seemed slightly familiar, but she couldn’t put the pieces together. Shaking her head, she replied, “No. Should it?”
Ignoring her question in lieu of his, he asked, “How about Trent or Brianna Coldwell?” Watching her carefully for any reaction or attempt to hide.
“You mean, the lady that’s pregnant? I saw her at the hospital last time I took the boys in for a check-up. She was cutting a ribbon in front of the new wing. I guess she’s pretty important?”
Chance couldn’t see any artifice in her face and considered that she was telling the truth, “To her husband she is. She gave birth to a little girl earlier today.”
Rachel smiled at that news, “Lucky her.”
Chance sobered, “Not really.”
Rachel was caught off-guard, “What do you mean? Is something wrong with the baby? I can’t imagine that. Even though my two keep me going 24/7, I was so relieved after they were born and the doctor said they were okay.”
“The baby is fine. Unfortunately, she’s missing.”
Rachel let that statement sink in, “Missing? Like, in someone took her from the hospital, missing?”
Chance nodded, again watching her for any reaction. All he saw was a deep concern and sadness.
“Is that man you mentioned somehow involved?” When Chance nodded again, Rachel started to put the pieces together, “And you think my sister is involved in this?”
“I know she is. She was picked up by his limousine several hours ago at her agency. Why would your sister take on a six-month assignment when she’s needed here?”
Rachel shook her head, “It’s okay. I told her to take it. She’s supposed to travel internationally, and she’s so good with babies. It was a great opportunity and she’s given up so much to help me and the boys out already. Besides, six months isn’t that long.”
“Did she know Marco before taking the job?”
Rachel pondered that for a moment, “I’m sure she didn’t. She couldn’t even tell me where she was going to be staying before she left. She’s supposed to call me tomorrow and give me the details.”
“Do you have any way of reaching her? In case of an emergency?”
“She does have a cell phone, but I already tried it over an hour ago. I couldn’t get the babies to stop crying and was hoping she would have some suggestions. It went straight to voicemail, so she probably has it turned off.”
Chance didn’t like this. Seth was depending upon him to get something useful and he was coming up with nothing. Taking a business card for MJI from his pocket, he scribbled his cell number on the back and then handed it to her, saying, “Would you please call me tomorrow when you find out where she’s staying? It’s really important that I speak with. You could even give her my number and she could call me.”
Rachel took the card, “Is she in trouble?”
“I really don’t know. Have her call me and I promise to do everything I can to help her.” Walking towards the front door, he turned at the last moment and offered, you might try putting some wet washcloths in the freezer and then letting the boys chew on them. It will help the swelling in their gums go down and ease their discomfort.”
“What?” Rachel looked back at her boys before replying, “They have colic. The doctor assures me that they will grow
Chance saw the exhaustion evident on Rachel Andrews face; it encompassed her entire body and he forgot why he was there for a moment. She needed someone to take care of her and her kids. How long had it been since she had gotten a goodnight’s sleep? One month? Two?
If things were this hectic with two little boys, why would her sister take on a six-month assignment? Why wouldn’t she stick around to help out?
“Nothing that I’m aware of. I need to ask you a few questions about your sister. Does the name Marco Bresi mean anything to you?”
Rachel cocked her head to the side as she considered the name, the last name seemed slightly familiar, but she couldn’t put the pieces together. Shaking her head, she replied, “No. Should it?”
Ignoring her question in lieu of his, he asked, “How about Trent or Brianna Coldwell?” Watching her carefully for any reaction or attempt to hide.
“You mean, the lady that’s pregnant? I saw her at the hospital last time I took the boys in for a check-up. She was cutting a ribbon in front of the new wing. I guess she’s pretty important?”
Chance couldn’t see any artifice in her face and considered that she was telling the truth, “To her husband she is. She gave birth to a little girl earlier today.”
Rachel smiled at that news, “Lucky her.”
Chance sobered, “Not really.”
Rachel was caught off-guard, “What do you mean? Is something wrong with the baby? I can’t imagine that. Even though my two keep me going 24/7, I was so relieved after they were born and the doctor said they were okay.”
“The baby is fine. Unfortunately, she’s missing.”
Rachel let that statement sink in, “Missing? Like, in someone took her from the hospital, missing?”
Chance nodded, again watching her for any reaction. All he saw was a deep concern and sadness.
“Is that man you mentioned somehow involved?” When Chance nodded again, Rachel started to put the pieces together, “And you think my sister is involved in this?”
“I know she is. She was picked up by his limousine several hours ago at her agency. Why would your sister take on a six-month assignment when she’s needed here?”
Rachel shook her head, “It’s okay. I told her to take it. She’s supposed to travel internationally, and she’s so good with babies. It was a great opportunity and she’s given up so much to help me and the boys out already. Besides, six months isn’t that long.”
“Did she know Marco before taking the job?”
Rachel pondered that for a moment, “I’m sure she didn’t. She couldn’t even tell me where she was going to be staying before she left. She’s supposed to call me tomorrow and give me the details.”
“Do you have any way of reaching her? In case of an emergency?”
“She does have a cell phone, but I already tried it over an hour ago. I couldn’t get the babies to stop crying and was hoping she would have some suggestions. It went straight to voicemail, so she probably has it turned off.”
Chance didn’t like this. Seth was depending upon him to get something useful and he was coming up with nothing. Taking a business card for MJI from his pocket, he scribbled his cell number on the back and then handed it to her, saying, “Would you please call me tomorrow when you find out where she’s staying? It’s really important that I speak with. You could even give her my number and she could call me.”
Rachel took the card, “Is she in trouble?”
“I really don’t know. Have her call me and I promise to do everything I can to help her.” Walking towards the front door, he turned at the last moment and offered, you might try putting some wet washcloths in the freezer and then letting the boys chew on them. It will help the swelling in their gums go down and ease their discomfort.”
“What?” Rachel looked back at her boys before replying, “They have colic. The doctor assures me that they will grow
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