Aldrin's head shook solemnly.

“She never returned there. Her father and his newlywed wife luxuriated in their own lives, having seemingly forgotten Laura. When they learned of her disappearance, her father offered nothing more than a slight nod, telling me to cease my search. Never before have I encountered such an irresponsible parent. The anger that surged within me was so potent, I yearned to confront him physically!"

Recalling Laura's father ignited a fierce anger within Aldrin.

It even surpassed any negative sentiment he held toward Marvin in the past.

But only when he met Laura's father did he realize the true depths of a truly abhorrent father.

Laura could not have run away, Camila mused, her thoughts spiraling. If she didn't flee, then what compelled her to disappear?

Abruptly, a revelation struck her. "No!"

“What's the matter?" Aldrin asked.

"I reckon her disappearance is not a good sign. Could it be that she's been nabbed or worse, killed? That would explain her sudden disappearance," suspected Camila. She believed that her disappearance was entwined with the Walters and Guzman families.

Besides, Divya was a real piece of work!

Laura was all alone, grappling with the risk of being caught or extinguished off the face of the earth!

Her mind dared not venture too far down that gloomy path.

A heavy melancholy descended upon her, casting a shadow on her spirit. What was supposed to be her course of action now?

Isaac shared a similar inkling as Camila.

For a living person to vanish into thin air, it could only mean something dire had transpired.

If they hadn't met her demise, she could well be held in some forsaken place!

He gently soothed Camila's troubled soul, saying, "Take it easy. I'l help you look for her."

Camila raised her gaze to meet his eyes.

Though unspoken, her look seemed to question why he hadn't paid heed earlier.

Yet, deep down, she understood that Isaac held no obligation in this matter.

She could not cast blame on him.

Nevertheless, the anxiety over Laura's potential peril consumed her thoughts.

That explained her agitation.

Seeing the inquisitiveness in her eyes, Aldrin seized the opportunity to vent, “I attempted to see Mr. Johnston, but he refused to grant me an audience."

At that moment, Aldrin ceased considering Isaac as his brother-in-law. Instead, he called him Mr. Johnston.