CH-78 A WHIFF OF DESIRE

Chapter 78 - A Whiff of Desire

The previous night had taken its toll on McCarthy. He had been sick, tossing and turning in bed, yet his determination to go to work the next morning remained unwavering. He knew that time was of the essence in their search for Ann Marie, and he didn't want to waste a single moment. However, his friend Gerald was hesitant, concerned about McCarthy's well-being.

"What are you doing, McCarthy?" Gerald asked, his brow furrowed with worry, as he observed McCarthy dressing up for work.

McCarthy glanced at Gerald, a determined look in his eyes. "Let's go to work, and from there we can begin our search for Ann Marie. I don't want it to look suspicious, and don't tell anyone." McCarthy warned, but he didn't know that his mother had already heard and had warned about this search.

Gerald understood McCarthy's urgency and nodded reluctantly. He felt guilty, and a sense of betrayal all in the name of protection.