89. Disappearance

After waiting anxiously for Elsie to come back from work, Leonard finally realized that she had run away. The sinking feeling in his chest made his heart race as he frantically searched the house and the surrounding areas, hoping to find any trace of her but there was no sign of Elsie, and it was becoming evident that she was truly gone.

Panicking, Leonard rushed to find his mother, hoping she would know what to do. He found her in the kitchen, preparing dinner, and quickly blurted out, "Mom, Elsie's gone! She's not at home, and I can't find her anywhere!"

His mother's face softened with concern as she set down her cooking utensils and turned to her distressed son. "Calm down, Leonard. Are you sure she's not just out with friends or at a neighbor's house?"

"No, Mom, I checked everywhere," Leonard replied, his voice trembling. "I'm worried something might have happened to her."

His mother embraced him reassuringly, trying to keep her own worries in check. "Let's give it a little mo
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