"Michelle, is something wrong?"
I quickly explained to her what Dylan told me. Without hesitation, she assures me they'll head out right away to see Candace.
I sigh. Now, all I can do is wait.
*****
Ryan
It's just dawn when the doorbell rings insistently, shattering the early morning stillness. Beside me, Blake opened her eyes in alarm.
"What's happening? Who's here at this hour?" she asks sleepily.
I didn't answer her. I quickly put on my robe and slippers and left the room. I rushed down the stairs, my heart pounding at the possibility of bad news. But when I open the door, what I see leaves me speechless.
"Ryan! What's wrong with my granddaughter?" Michelle's father cries out in anguish. His gaze is full of concern, and I immediately understand who must have told him. No doubt,
