Sarah was taken aback by BRD Group's generosity in sending out their search team and numerous helicopters to scour the entire city.

Sarah stammered, “Ariana, you and Adrian really..." She stumbled over her words, feeling guilty for having any improper thoughts about the relationship between Ariana and Adrian.

Despite her best efforts, Sarah couldn't help but feel shocked by the extent of their support. So, it was only reasonable for her to doubt the relationship between Ariana and Adrian.

Sarah drew in a deep breath and went on, “Jennifer is kind, but if something does go wrong, I'll stand with you."

Ariana was at a loss for words and responded, “That's not the case, don't worry too much. I'll clarify things for you later."

Upon hearing these words from Ariana, Sarah felt comforted and ceased her inquiries.

As the ominous darkness descended upon the city, the three anxious women found themselves unable to sit still in their hotel room. The lure of the search for little Alina was too strong to ignore, so they ventured out into the bustling streets.

The nightlife of the city was in full swing, with streams of cars and hordes of people filling the streets. Despite the lateness of the hour, the city remained teeming with activity, offering little respite for those on the search for Alina.

As the hours ticked by, no word came from the search team, and their own desperate searches around the area where Alina vanished proved fruitless. The oppressive, impenetrable night seemed to mock their efforts, making the already difficult task of finding the missing girl all the more challenging.

Sarah broke down in despair and took a seat on a park bench, shielding her face with her hands as she wept.

"What are we going to do?" she asked, her voice trembling.

"Has Alina really been taken by some evil person?"

As Sarah's sobs filled the air, Ariana tried to hide her own fear and put on a brave face for her friend. She sat down beside her and spoke softly.

"I'm sure Alina is safe. We just have to have faith and trust in the search team. Ivebridge is known for its strict security measures and it's highly unlikely for anything harmful to happen here."

Sarah's mind was filled with fear as she imagined the worst. She couldn't bear the thought of Alina being taken by someone with ill intentions. She struck her head in guilt and cried out in despair, “It's been so long and there's still no news. Something must have happened to Alina. It's all my fault. If I had never become a singer, Alina would not have been targeted because of her congenital defect. She's just a child. She shouldn't have to endure this."

Ariana held Sarah's hands tightly and sobbed, “This is not your fault. Pursuing your dreams and returning to the entertainment industry to provide for your child is not a mistake. The real mistake lies with the intrusive reporters and the insensitive Internet users who spread false information for their own enjoyment."

Sarah felt overwhelmed with guilt, tears streaming down her face.

"It's all my fault," she said.

"I shouldn't have returned to the stage, shouldn't have been so determined to prove myself. Now Alina is suffering the consequences."

Meanwhile, Betsy, who had been quiet, was also moved to tears by Sarah's distress.