NovelGoldChapter 1203: Just then, the manager returned. "Elissa, I asked around. No one's reported a missing child..." "I just asked him too. He doesn't remember any contact numbers." They both turned to look at Locke, then exchanged a glance. "Let's call the police." The manager nodded and stepped away to make the call, while Elissa remained by Locke's side.
In less than ten minutes, police officers arrived.
Elissa crouched beside Locke and handed him a lollipop. "Just one, okay? Too many will give you cavities." "Okay..." Locke accepted it, gave it a lick, and then nestled into her arms with a bright smile. "Thank you. You're so nice!" Elissa chuckled. Children could be so easily comforted at times.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe let out a quiet sigh of relief. It was fortunate that Locke had ended up at the supermarket and that she had found him. If he'd run into someone with bad intentions, it could have been terrible.
The manager returned and led the officers over. "Is this the child?" "Yes." Elissa stood up with Locke still in her arms.
One of the officers stepped forward and reached out. “Lettake the child.” But before Elissa could respond, Locke twisted in her arms and clung to her tightly. "No!" Elissa was momentarily caught off guard. She then gave the officer a polite smile before turning to Locke. "Locke, sweetheart, be good. This is a police officer. He's here to help find your dad and take you home." Locke pouted and tightened his grip around her neck.
Elissa didn't know what to do.
Seeing her dilemma, the manager spoke up. "Elissa, why don't you go with them?" "But..." Elissa hesitated. It wasn't that she didn't want to, but she was still on duty.
Updates loaded at galnoves"I'll find someone to cover your shift," the manager assured her.
"Thank you!" Elissa smiled gratefully.
Since she was the one who found Locke, and he clearly trusted her, she wanted to make sure he was safely returned to his family. "Alright then; let's go." "Let's go together!" Locke beamed, his mood lifting at once. His little fingers gripped her hand tightly.
"You clever little one!" With Locke in her arms, Elissa followed the officers to the police station.
Following procedure, the officers took their statements.
After signing her name, Elissa asked, "How long do you think it'll take to reach his family?" "It's hard to say," one of them replied.
The challenge was Locke's age. He was under five. At that age, children's fingerprints aren't fully developed, so they wouldn't be in the system. Read En the latest chapter there!
"We've already uploaded the details and photos into the system," then officer added, "As soon as someone s reports a missing child, we'll be alerted." "Alright. Thank you."
Ernest rushed to the police station as soon as he received the news. While entin went to handle the paperwork, Ernest made his way straight to see Locke. Inside the room, Elissa was sitting with the boy. The two of them were sitting together with spaper and pens borrowed from the officers.
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