CHAPTER THIRTY ONE –KYLE GONE MISSING

"Where's Kyle?" he asked, his voice laced with concern. "We haven't seen her since we split up," Bella explained, her voice trembling slightly. "We thought she might have already returned." A cold dread seeped into Ethan's heart. He pulled out his phone and dialed Kyle's number. It went straight to voicemail. Panic started to rise in their throats. They retraced their steps, searching the pottery stall, the nearby walkways, even the restrooms, calling Kyle's name with increasing desperation. But the park, once bustling with activity, was now emptying rapidly, the cheerful music replaced by the melancholic strains of a closing announcement. With a heavy heart, they found a security guard and reported Kyle missing. The guard, a kind but weary man, listened intently and assured them he would contact park security to initiate a search. However, as minutes turned into an agonizing hour, and still no sign of Kyle, Madison knew they couldn't wait. They needed to involve the police. A sq