40. The Horrible Events

The revolutions run high and the tires scream when Jack turns down the Sardinia Bay road. Rene tries to calm him down. What if they encounter trouble with the traffic cops as this will hold them up.

“Jack slower, please! You are going to attract the attention of traffic cops if you drive so recklessly. I have told you. Nico phoned. The children are safely there and they gestured to the drone that we must come and join them just before they entered the house.”

Jack looks in the back mirror at the beautiful Emilie sitting at the back next to Michael. He feels sorry and guilty that they had to meet in this way. Now her suitcase is shifting noisily to and fro because of his speedy driving.

“Sorry, Emilie, I forgot about your travelling bag in the boot.”

Emilie looks serious and worried as she looks at him through the mirror and winks. “Just put your foot down, Jack, we must reach the children as soon as possible. I just hope we find them inside.”