Nowhere to hideOne month later….They were still looking for Miller. He had just disappeared into thin air. Kim and other crime authorities wondered if his parents were harboring him and keeping him away from them. Kim and the team scoured every possible lead, determined to track him down and bring him to justice for his crimes. One crucial step in their investigation was reaching out to Miller's parents in hopes of gaining knowledge of his whereabouts."Mr. and Mrs. Larkin, this is Kim Slate," Kim began, his voice steady despite the urgency of the situation. "I'm calling to inquire if you've seen or heard from Miller recently. It's imperative that we locate him as soon as possible. He has a lot of questions to answer."There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, followed by a hesitant response from Miller's parents. "Kim, we... we haven't seen or heard from Miller in quite some time," Mrs. Larkin replied, her voice filled with confusion. "Is everything alright? Why
A plea to comeback As the authorities continued their search for Miller, they decided to pay a visit to his family's house, expecting to gather any information that could lead to his whereabouts. Although some suspect that his parents may have been covering up for him. As the authorities arrived at The Larkin’s house, their expressions immediately shifted from casual to stern as they prepared to confront his parents. With a sense of urgency, they approached the door, their footsteps echoing through the quiet neighborhood.Luckily for them, Mr. and Mrs. Larkin was about to go out, seeing the security-armed men, ready to do their job. So they gave them a chance at their mansion.As they entered the house, the mood grew tense, with Miller's parents exchanging nervous glances. The authorities wasted no time in getting to the point, their questions were direct and probing."Mr. and Mrs. Larkin, we're here to ask you some questions about your son, Miller," one of the officers began, his v
A Mother’s pleaMiller's father sat in silence for a moment, the weight of the situation sinking in. He couldn’t believe that Miller threatened to kill him. His mind raced as he considered their options, he was in between disowning him and giving the authorities all the information about him. He was just tired of Miller. It was now he regretted ever rejecting Kim. He wished Kim was his only child. As he thought, regretful tears strolled down from his eyes.Finally, he spoke, his voice laced with pain and brokenness. "We can't keep protecting him, darling, we’ve done enough for him. But he chose this part and it's not our fault," he said, addressing his wife. "If Miller is truly involved in these crimes, then we have a responsibility to cooperate with the authorities and help bring him to justice."Mrs. Larkin’s eyes widened in alarm at her husband's words. "But what if he's innocent, dear?" she interjected, her voice tinged with desperation. "What if he's being framed or set up? We c
Help for ZoeyKim continued to do the best he could for Zoey’s recovery as she kept on showing signs of mental deterioration. The weight of the traumatic experiences she had kept on manifesting in nightmares, anxiety attacks, and difficulty trusting others. Kim could see the toll it was taking on her, and he knew he needed to take action to help her heal.He wanted the sweet lively, jovial Zoey back. The sight of the Zoey he was seeing now, was breaking his heart. While he was on the phone with his mother, she had suggested Zoey seeing a therapist and Kim saw it as a good idea.So, he reached out to a therapist specializing in trauma recovery. He couldn't handle seeing Zoey suffer any longer, and he was willing to do whatever it took to help her overcome her pain.During their conversation, Kim explained to the therapist the events shrouding Zoey's kidnapping and the subsequent trauma she had been experiencing. He described how Zoey struggled to sleep, often waking up in a panic, and
A call for helpAfter contemplating for a while, Kim decided to call Zoey's parents and invite them to come over to his house. He knew that Zoey hadn't seen her parents since she returned, as they wanted her to have some time to heal before they visited. However, Kim felt that seeing her parents might help Zoey feel better and lift her spirits.With a sense of decision, Kim dialed Zoey's parents' number and waited anxiously for them to pick up. After a few rings, Zoey's mother answered the phone, her voice filled with concern."Hello?" Zoey's mother said, her tone tinged with worry. Thinking that something bad had happened again."Hi, it's Kim," Kim replied, trying to sound as composed as possible. "I was wondering if you and Zoey's dad could come over to my house for a visit. I think it might do Zoey some good to see you."There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Zoey's mother responded, her voice softening with happiness. "Oh, Kim, that's very kind of you," she sa
Helping ZoeyAs Kim entered Zoey's room, he saw her sleeping peacefully, her breathing calm and steady. He approached her bedside quietly, not wanting to disturb her rest. Sitting down on the edge of the bed, he gently brushed a strand of hair away from her face, feeling a rush of protectiveness wash over him."Zoey, my love," he whispered softly, his voice barely above a whisper. "I promise I'll do everything I can to help you through this. You're not alone, I'm right here with you."Zoey stirred slightly in her sleep, as if sensing his presence, but she remained asleep. Kim watched her for a moment longer, feeling a sense of warmth and affection towards her. She had been through so much, and yet she still had the strength to keep going.With a determined expression, Kim stood up from the bed and glanced around the room. There were still things he needed to do to make sure Zoey was always comfortable. He made a mental note to check in on the therapist's arrival and to make sure every
A new present Esther sat down next to Zoey, taking her hands gently in hers. "Zoey, I'm so happy that you are here now with us. Kim had suffered a great deal looking for you. In fact, a lot has happened in your absence. there's something I need to tell you," she began, her voice soft and solemn. "Kim and I tried to convince Miller that he should let you go by pretending to be in a relationship. We went to the mall together, accepted an interview invite, and tried to be so real."Zoey's eyes widened in surprise as she looked between Esther and Kim. "You did? But... why? It must be exhausting. I could imagine how inconvenient it must’ve been. I'm so sorry. I never thought for once that you guys were not doing anything.""Yeah, we know. But we thought if Miller believed that Kim had moved on, he might release you, but that douchebag still kept you and was still threatening us." Esther explained, her voice sounded like someone who wanted to cry. "But it didn't work. He was still fixated
The Road to HealingThe next day, Esther gathered her belongings, preparing to return to her own home. As they walked to the door, She turned to Kim, with a gentle smile on her face. "I'm going to head back now, Kim. Take care of Zoey for me, make sure she gets all the help she can get. okay?"Kim nodded solemnly, his expression serious. "Of course, Esther. You can count on me. I'll always take care of her, she's my baby."Esther's smile widened, and she turned to Zoey, who was watching them with a mixture of sadness and gratefulness. "Zoey, sweetheart," she said softly, stepping closer to her cousin. "Take care of yourself, okay? And make sure you take your medication."Zoey nodded, her eyes shining with unshed tears. "I will, Esther. I promise."Esther reached out and hugged Zoey tightly, feeling the warmth of their bond enveloping her. "And remember, no more crying after I leave, okay? You need to be strong."Zoey hesitated, her lower lip trembling slightly. "But Esther..."Esther