It was that Remy!

Images from that time flooded Sanford's mind.

What compelled Maggie to go to that club and meet with that man, alongside her brother?

Had Maggie encountered something that propelled her to end things with him?

Trying to quell his rising panic, Sanford dialed Bart.

“Bart, I need the truth from you. What exactly happened between you and Maggie last night?"

For a moment, Bart remained quiet, and then said with a heavy heart, "Nothing happened."

Earlier, Sanford had reached out to inquire if his family had encountered any issues.

Bart refuted the claim.

Sanford hadn't picked up on any distress in Bart's voice, preoccupied as he was with concerns for Maggie.

However, this time he discerned something amiss.

“Bart, Maggie's gone missing. Are you privy to any details? You must tell me the truth! Was she coerced in some way?"

Bart's response was laden with sorrow.

"Sanford, please don't press about Maggie. She's forbidden me to disclose anything to you."

Sanford shut his eyes, saying, “Alright, I won't push you. Just tell me yes or no."

He hesitated, then asked, “Did my mother coerce Maggie into leaving?"

A heavy silence fell. Bart said nothing, yet his breaths grew heavier.

His heart raced as he anxiously awaited Bart's response, every passing second feeling like an eternity.

"If you stay silent, I'll assume it's an affirmation."

Eventually, Bart confessed, "The blame lies with me. She had no other option but to leave."