A Christmas Stolen by Lillian Duncan

Author:Lillian Duncan [Duncan, Lillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781522301790
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2018-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

8

“We have an idea,” Danica addressed the FBI agent.

Agent Fellers looked exhausted. She hadn’t left the house nor taken a break since arriving yesterday. She held up a finger, and finished talking on the phone. Clicking it off, she looked at Danica. “What’s your idea?”

“What if the woman, the kidnapper, actually used the services of Mothers’ Helpers? She’s too young to be one of the volunteers, but she might be one of the new mothers they helped.”

“I suppose it’s possible, but I doubt it. Why would a new mother take someone else’s baby?” She shook her head but looked at Connor. “Aren’t most of the new mothers from your church? That’s what the sheriff told us. It’s just a very local group.”

“That’s true but—”

“That’s good enough for me.” She looked back at Danica. “I don’t have resources to go off on a wild goose chase, but we’ll look into it as soon as we are able.” Her phone buzzed. “I need to take this but thanks for the suggestion. If you have any more, let me know. I’m willing to listen to any of them.” She turned away from Danica and began talking to the person on the other end.

“I guess she didn’t like your idea.” Connor said with a smile. “I mean our idea.”

“She’s probably right. And maybe she can’t go on a wild goose chase at this moment, but that doesn’t mean I can’t. I’ve got nothing better to do. Can you give me a list of the volunteers, the recipients, and their phone numbers?”

“Why?”

“So I can call them.”

He shook his head. “I can’t do that.”

“Why not?” she asked. “I just want to know if they—”

“I know what you want to do. But that is private information, and I’m not sure about giving it out freely. I’ll be the one to call them. I think it’ll work better if someone they know talks with them instead of a stranger.”

“Oh.” Her anger deflated. “I suppose you’re right.”

He grinned. “I’ll bet it hurt to say that.”

“Did not.” She walked over to Leah and sat down on the sofa. She picked up her sister’s hand, but Leah didn’t seem to notice. “Leah.”

Her sister looked at her.

“Are you hungry? You haven’t eaten breakfast yet. Want some eggs or toast? Or a doughnut?”

“I couldn’t eat.”

Danica felt the same way. “I know, but you can’t let yourself get sick. You need to be strong and healthy so that when Angelica comes home, you can take care of her.”

Her sister’s gaze seemed to come into focus. “Do you really think that’ll happen? Do you think they’ll find Angelica?”

Danica thought of the blinking cross. “I do, sweetie. I really do. Everyone’s working so hard to get her back. And God is keeping her safe. I just know it.”

“I hope you’re right.” Her voice was listless—hopeless.

“So, let’s get some food in you, OK?”

“Maybe later.”

“I’ll check back with you.” Danica walked into the kitchen, pulled open a drawer, and retrieved a tablet and a pen.

Connor was right behind her.

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