CHAPTER 98: MOTH TO FLAME

"You look great this morning." "Thank you, Sarah. I just wish I felt as good as I looked," Cecilia muttered, her voice laced with frustration. Sarah's brows furrowed with concern as she stood up to hug her best friend. "I know you're worried about Christian, but I know we'll find him soon." Cecilia nodded. “Veronica’s been discharged too." "Oh," Sarah murmured as she pulled back and studied Cecilia's face worriedly. "Are you going to talk to her then?" "No." Cecilia let out a sigh. "Authorities ordered I must stay away from her, but then she's the only lead to where my son is…" she paused as she heard the slight quiver in her voice. Sarah rubbed her arms comfortingly and then smiled reassuringly. "I need you to keep a positive mind, it’ll be hard but it's better than wallowing in sorrow all day." Cecilia tried to return the smile, but it turned out to be wonky. The phone in her hand suddenly dinged, and she blinked rapidly as she raised it. Sarah immediately noticed when her