Chapter 223

James asked Grace, "Aren't you going to tidy yourself up?" "I don't have the mood for that." She pulled James along as they hurried out. Meanwhile, Peter was still lounging on the sofa in the living room, playing with his newly downloaded social media application. He scrolled through Grace's posts from start to finish and then did the same with James'. He liked and commented on posts and even played around with emojis. It seemed like he was in his own little bubble of comfort while James and Grace were getting anxious outside. James drove quickly to Oliver's company, only to find that he wasn't there. The company employee who was on duty told Grace, "Mrs. Jefferson, Mr. Jefferson hasn't been here all day." "Do you know where Oliver likes to go?" The person on duty was reluctant to provide details about their superior's whereabouts. "You should ask Ms. Robinson or Mr. Stewart." "Give me the phone. I'll ask." Grace took the phone, inhaled deeply three times, and hesitated brie