Chapter 28. Wild Goose Chase

“We have a solid lead,” said Detective Riley confidently. “We got a hit on Joyce Banks’ debit card yesterday. She used it to purchase a bus ticket in Florida.”

“Thank God!” Kane sighed with relief.

“She took my baby to Florida?” Emilia wailed.

“Please, calm down, Mrs Beaumont. We haven’t yet established that she is your daughter’s kidnapper.”

“I don’t care what you’ve established. Everything points to her as the culprit!” Emilia snapped.

“Sweetheart, please,” Kane implored her. “So, detective, have you sent a team down to Florida to track her down?”

“Yes, we deployed a search party immediately. They’ll report back to me later today with their findings.”

“So, what now? Are we supposed to just sit around and wait for a report?” Emilia asked. “Why don’t we go there ourselves and bring our child home?”

“Mrs Beaumont – “

“Don’t patronize me, Detective Riley. I’m not going to sit here and count sheep until you and your team finally get