I believed that asking for Caiden's help to search for my kids had been a grave error. I knew I couldn't stay here any longer, even if I didn't understand why he was helping me. I had to make a decision. Either I stay here and become a problem, or I go alone and without Caiden's assistance in the endless hunt for my kids.

I gave Caiden a sad look as if I were saying goodbye and said, "You don't have to choose anything. I'll be on my own from now on, but thanks for the help."

He meant to stop me, saying, "Kamara, you can't do this alone."

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