"That's a start," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. "But it's still vague. I need to dig deeper."
"Just be careful, Esme," Ryan warned, his voice thick with concern. "Whatever you find out, don't let it put you in danger."
"I promise," she replied, her tone steady and unwavering. "I'll find her. For all of us."
With the call ending, Esme hung up and felt the weight of their expectations settle on her like a shroud. The road ahead was fraught with uncertainty, but she felt a surge of determination coursing through her. Each twist and turn could lead her closer to the truth—and to the reckoning she sought.
As she drove through the night, the city lights blurred into streaks of color, mirroring the chaos within her.