Once she got back, Melody Monroe wanted to sort through the original owner's things.
She planned to sell off anything valuable that she didn't need to make some money, especially the clothes and purses—they were worth quite a bit!
Her total savings were only in the tens of thousands, and she had no idea when she would land her next acting role and earn more money. If she didn't budget carefully, she was afraid she wouldn't even be able to support her child.
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At 4:00 PM, the kindergarten began to let out. Since they lived nearby, Ian Monroe didn't need to take the school bus. He usually walked home with their nanny.
Right at four, he packed his backpack and sat waiting in the classroom.
Fifteen minutes passed, and still, no one had come to pick him up.
The nanny was always punctual. She would pick him up right on time without any delay. 'Why is she so late today?'
"Hello, Teacher? Is Ian Monroe in this classroom?"
