chapter 2
The moment I opened the door and saw Nora, my anxious heart finally settled.
Nora's eyes lit up, and she ran over to me, grabbing my arm.
She said, "Mom, why are you back so soon?"
I held her in my arms and patted her fluffy little head.
According to Haley three years later, Nora would fall from the building three hours later.
To be safe, I must keep Nora with me at all times.
I said, "Nora, how about coming to the office with me today? I'll buy you a strawberry cake."
She cheered and immediately went to the entrance to change her shoes, as if afraid I might change my mind.
We reached the office smoothly without anything happening.
Ruby came to report to me, and sure enough, the partner originally scheduled to attend the meeting was absent without notice.
I was secretly surprised that another thing came true, and at the same time, I became more nervous, holding Nora's hand tightly without letting go.
This time, I took the initiative to call, and sure enough, the unknown number was connected.
I said, "Nora is safe now. You said she would fall from the building; there must be a reason. Something like this can't happen for no reason."
However, my future self said there were no clues at all.
She said, "I investigated for three whole years, replayed everything that happened on this day countless times, and could recite it with my eyes closed. Whether it was the autopsy or the police investigation, no abnormalities were found."
"It's as if Nora really had a sudden whim to go to the rooftop and accidentally fell."
"But I know, and you know, that even though she's young, she's obedient and well-behaved and would never go to the rooftop alone."
I couldn't help but frown. Not knowing who the culprit is, I just can't feel at ease.
Even if she escapes today, who knows if something might happen tomorrow or the day after.
While I was anxious, Carlos called.
He said, "I heard you took Nora to the company. Why so sudden? Won't it affect your work?"
I rubbed my temples and ultimately chose not to tell him about the strange events.
I said, "I don't feel comfortable leaving her home alone. It's safer to keep her with me."
Carlos chuckled lightly, "Youre just too sensitive."
I sighed silently, thinking, "If he knew what I just went through, he wouldn't say that."
A thought crossed my mind, and I asked him, "Have you ever held a grudge against someone, or had any intense conflicts with anyone recently?"
Carlos denied it, looking puzzled.
I came to my senses too. Hes known among friends for his good temper, gentle nature, and hasnt even argued with anyonehow could he have conflicts with others?
However, until this hidden danger is uncovered, I wont be at ease.
Just as I was meticulously going through the network of connections, Ruby suddenly rushed in, flustered.
She said, "Ms. Ramirez, something's wrong! I just took Nora to the restroom, and after she went in, she never came out. When I went back to check, she was gone."