She had only been in this city for half a year, Chloe pretty much knew everyone in contact with Ashley. And based on what she knew, none of them could do such a terrible thing.
Even the surveillance video didn't offer much help as no one had been recorded sneaking in.
Someone must have sneaked in and taken Tangyuan away when the surveillance camera failed to work.
Richard also seemed to have realized the severity of the incident. He made no noise, nor did he ask questions. Instead, he just sat by Ashley to accompany her silently.
Chloe's eyes found Richard. "Richard, could you please stay here to take care of your mother? I have something to deal with right now, and I need to go out. I'll be back soon," Chloe said to him.
Richard raised his head and looked at her with his big innocent eyes. "Aunt Chloe, are you going to look for my sister?"
Stunned for a second, Chloe nodded, "Oh yeah, that's right."
"Was she taken away by bad guys?" asked Richard with his eyes almost bloodshot.
Looking at the boy's innocent face, Chloe didn't really have the heart to tell him everything. She opened her mouth, yet she didn't know how to answer him. "Yeah, your sister was taken away by a bad guy, so Aunt Chloe is going to find him. And your task is to take good care of your mother and brother, okay?" she uttered while bending over to level his gaze.
Richard gave a meek nod. "Okay, I will take good care of mom and my brother. Aunt Chloe, you must find my sister and get her back."
"I will," Chloe promised, pressing her lips into a sly smile.
The instant Chloe came out of the ward, she ran into Addis.
"Madam Chloe!"
"Addis?" Chloe was a little surprised. She obviously was not expecting to run into him, right in this place at this very topsy-turvy moment. "Did he ask you to come here?" she asked with narrowed eyes.
Addis nodded and replied, "Yes, sir Nolan asked me to come and help you."
"Well, you came just at the right time," said Chloe while a smug grin slowly crept on her lips.
"By the way, do you know someone tech-savvy? You know, someone good with computers
ard pressed Ashley's hand even more, not willing to let his stubborn mother go.
They were in the middle of this when Chloe came in. "Yes, Richard is right. You've just given birth to twins, and you're still weak. Please just stay here, OK?"
Ashley was on the verge of crying, feeling helpless as the two pushed her against the soft mattress.
Chloe pinched Richard's soft cheeks and said "Good boy, Richard! Go and play with your brother. I have something to talk with you mom about."
"Okay, Aunt Chloe," Richard gave a light nod.
He then walked to the cradle by the corner of the ward, on which his new-born baby brother lay sleeping soundly.
A smile slowly crept on his lips as he stuck his head atop the cradle, trying to take a peek at his little brother.
As he saw the baby's tiny hands right below his face, a glint of surprise crossed Richard's face. He was evidently fascinated to see how the infant slept so peacefully.
In his young mind, he wondered how such a tiny human being could fit in his mother's stomach.
Ashley eyed Chloe anxiously and asked eagerly, "How's it going? Have you found Tangyuan? We will find her, won't we?"
"Hey, don't worry. I will find her. We have sent people to check the surveillance cameras. I will let you know as soon as I get some information," Chloe answered with a gentle tone, trying to assure her friend that everything would be alright.