Clenching her fists, Jessica vowed she wouldnt let this go . She had to seek justice for Jake . She owed it to him . While still consumed by her fury , her phone rang . It was Arthurs teacher . Jessica tried to suppress her emotions as she answered the call , Hello ? Ms. Pearl ? Is this Arthurs mother ? You need to come to the school immediately . Arthur is missing . Pearl said , her voice frantic . Jessicas mind went blank for a moment . What ? What happened to Arthur ? Unable to elaborate over the phone , Serena urged her to come quickly . As soon as the call ended , Jessica hurried out , her face lined with worry . A Maybach pulled up in front of her , forcing her to stop . Recognizing the car , she saw Charles step out . Charles had come because of Jakes funeral but also because he knew Jessica would be there . Seeing her distressed expression , Charles frowned slightly . Whats wrong ? Jessicas panic was evident . Arthur … his teacher said hes missing . I need to get to the school ! Charless eyes darkened , What ? Get in . Ill drive you , he said , quickly returning to the drivers seat , his demeanor calm but his eyes icy . Jessica didnt hesitate and got in the car . They arrived at the school in no time . Pearl , seeing their tense faces , felt both anxious and fearful , especially under Charless icy gaze . Pearl , what happened ? How did Arthur go missing ? Jessica immediately asked . Serena , avoiding direct eye contact , explained the situation . The class had an outdoor activity today , and several teachers , including herself , took the students to plant trees . After the activity , Arthur was nowhere to be found . The school had searched the area thoroughly but couldnt find him . Fearing the worst , they called Jessica . After hearing Serenas account , Charles ordered Flint to send out a search party to find the child . Jessica felt her heart tighten in agony . She turned to search for Arthur herself . Charles didnt stop her and followed closely . 2/3 Arthur , please answer me ! Jessica was nearly in tears , the rain pouring down on her as she searched in vain . She had no other family : Arthur was her only one . If something happened to him , she would fall apart . Slipping on the wet ground , she fell into the mud , her umbrella discarded to the side . The cold rain soaked her through , but she struggled to her feet , still calling for her son . Arthur- Charles standing just a short distance behind her saw the fall and frowned deeply, ready to stride forward to help her , but then his phone rang . It was Flint . Hello ? Have you found him ? Charless tone was grave . Yes , weve found him Flint reported . Listening to Flint . Charless already stern face darkened even more .
