Annabel's POV

I held him and pulled him into my arms.

He hugged me tightly, as if to say it was hard to let go but we had no choice.

We stayed that way for some minutes until the front door dashed open alarmingly. Our gazes turned abruptly to the door, shocked to see Myron breathing heavily.

We immediately went towards him, demanding answers but he was struggling to catch his breath.

“What's wrong, Myron?” I demanded for the third time.

“The-The kids.” He paused to catch his breath.

“The kids? Where are they?” My voice cracked as my eyes widened.

I could see the fear in his eyes.

“I...