A Risky Plan

Downstairs, Timmy and Lily entered the house, sensing the tension in the air. Timmy glanced around before calling out, "Sir Samuel? Did you find her?"

Samuel's voice came from upstairs, sharp and filled with worry. "No. She's not here."

Lily frowned, pulling out her phone. "I'll call my men again and have them search the area. If Zinnia went somewhere, they might have seen her."

Samuel descended the stairs quickly, his face grim. "Do it. And make it fast. I can't just stand here and wait."

Lily nodded, stepping aside to make the call, while Timmy stayed near Samuel, his expression equally concerned. "She'll be fine," Timmy said softly, though his voice wavered slightly. "Miss Zinnia is strong. Wherever she is, she'll be okay."

Samuel didn't respond, his jaw tightening as he stared at the door, willing himself to stay calm. But deep down, he couldn't shake the nagging feeling that something was terribly wrong.