Hector bent down to pick him up and coaxed, "No, Miss Eloise likes you the best."

"Then why did she run away?" Solomon sobbed on his dad's shoulder.

Hector patted him on the back and said, "She was bullied by the bad guys. It's daddy who didn't protect her well. I'll ask uncle to come and pick you up later. You go back with him first. Daddy promises you that I will help you bring Miss Eloise back, okay?"

Solomon lifted his head and looked at him, "I want to go with you. I want to see Miss Eloise."

"Now is not the time. If you still want to see...