Onlookers ask for details
More and more onlookers crowded around and wanted to know details about the search from the police. An elderly woman stepped forward, her expression serious. “I saw the dog,” she explained, “but he was alone.” Kenneth’s heart stopped. “Are you sure?” he asked urgently. She nodded firmly. “Yes, Scooter was alone when he entered the park.” This information hit Kenneth and Lyla like a blow, a shocking realization that intensified their fear and pulled the rug from under their feet.
Onlookers ask for details
Scooter without Pablo
Several witnesses confirmed the older woman’s statement. “I also saw Scooter near the park,” said a young man. “But he was without a child.” The longer they followed up, the clearer the picture became. “I’m sure he was alone,” another voice added. Kenneth felt an unsettling tug in his chest. “If Pablo wasn’t with Scooter, where is he?” he whispered to Lyla. The park that had just promised hope turned out to be a dead end.
Scooter Without Pablo
