Chapter 1980

Skylar watched as Hadwin caught up to her. "Is there still something going on with your mom?" It had been years since she had last seen Natalie, but the two of them had practically been together every day over the past few days. Today's gathering included Natalie and a few other friends. Hadwin hesitated before asking, "Mrs. Martin, did Vivian go abroad?" From what he knew of her, it didn't make sense. Her parents had been missing for years and had just returned. There was no way she would suddenly choose to leave. Besides, he had never heard her mention having close friends abroad. All her friends were either from college or the ones they had grown up with. Skylar glanced at Joe. No surprise—Hadwin was Austin and Natalie's son. His observation skills were sharp. Of course, many of their close friends had noticed something was off about Vivian's sudden absence. But because they trusted Skylar and Joe, they knew better than to ask questions. "Yes, she went abroad," Joe said, pic