Chapter 433
Hosie dough for a secmul, Kids should eat something muctions. What does the supermarket have? She suggested, “Sandwichest host (so you wand shone
“Yeah” Bobby noddesi
“Lets go” Rosie turned to leave but felt a tug on her shirt. Lasikling baik, the nove himn triching
Vany me, he said, the
artow was a bit high, and he couldn’t get down.
Rosse scooped bom up, and could’t resist giving his chudby cheeks a quick kiss,
She teased, “sam k up there, luth? No idea hone you even got there. Let’s go get sour bust”
They left the warehouse and beaded to the self–serve Joist section.
Kassie asked, “Which one sho you want
“This “Bobby answered.
Not? She nodded.
Bobby picked a tuna sambicích. Rosie heated it and grabbed a bottle of null, setting it slown in front of him.
“Here you go, she said.
Hobby held the sandwich with both hands, his cheeks puffed out as he cheweil. “Thank yısı, miss”
“Tat slowch: If that’s not enough. I’ll get you more? For such a litle guy, he saire had a big appetite.
With the food situation bundled, a bigger problem loomest ahead.
While Hobby was rating, Rosie went to find Leon and pointed at Bobby. “Mr. Zepp, has anyoise reported a missing kid?”
Since he was found in the warehouse, chances were he came with his parents and get separated. They were probably freaking out now.
“A missing kid? Leon looked confused and shook his head. “Haven’t heard anything.
“Really!” Rosic was surprised. How could that be?‘
“Could be the pat
parents are still looking and haven’t told us yet. I’ll ask around. You stay with him for now, Leon said,
“Okay, Mr. Zepp,” she replied.
Leon left, and Rosie went back to Bobby. She watched him eat, his face and handl “What’s your name?”
psy, dien wiped him down with a wet wipe while asking.
Bobby looked up and answered, “Miss, I’am Bobby,” speaking so formally it seemed like he was a little grown–up-
“Bobby” Rose nodded. “How did you end up here? Did you get separated from your parents?“
“No” Bobby shook his head. “Daddy’s at work, I don’t have a mom, and Miranda’s at home?
Rosie was stunned. He came e to the supermarket on his own
“Then “Rosie paused, considering. Do you remember your dad’s phone number? Or Miranda’s?
Bobby
by frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head. “I don’t remember”
That was a
was a problem.
“Rosie Leon came back. “I asked around no one reported a missing kid?
“He doesn’t remember any phone numbers for the adults at home, too, Rosie replied
They both looked at Bobby and exchanged a glance, “Let’s call the police
Leon immediately made the call, while Reale stayed with Bobby. The officers reached within ten minutes.
Hosie was unwrapping a lollipop for Bobby. Just one, too many will give you cavities”
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cher arms, smiling big “Thanks, máu. You’re so man
Rosie chun kled. Kids were so easy to please. She couldn’t help lan tank how lucky he was to end up in the supermarket. If he’d run into the wrong persone it could’ve been much
Leon led the officers over. Here’s the kid?
“Yes” Rosie quickly stood up, holding Hobby.
Due of the officers stepped forward. “Can I take him?”
“Not” Before Rosie could tract, Bobby turnest and eling tightly to her. “Tort z
Hosie froze, then soiled at the officer. Ne gently reassured Hobby, “Hobby, this is the officer. He’s here to help you find your dad and take you
Hobby posted, holding on even tighter.
seeing this, Leon spoke up, “osir, just go with them?
well. Rossie hesitated. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to, but she was still working-
“Don’t worry, I’ll get someone to cover for you,” Leon said.
“Thank you, Mr. Zepp“ Rosie smiled.
She found Bobby, and siner he was so attached to her, she wanted to make sure he was safely returned to his parents.
“Let’s go, Rosie said.
“Togrifier, miss,” Hobby said, his pout failing is he smiled,
“You bude rascal, Rosie chuckled.
They arrived at the police station. As usual, the officers took their statements. Aller Rosic signed the papers, she asked, “Excuse me, how long it’ll Take to get in touch with his family?”
“It’s hard to say the officer replied.
Since Hobby was under five, his fingerprints couldn’t be recorded yet.
“We ve uploaded the information to the system,” the officer added. “Once sochrone reports a missing child, we’ll be able to find them.”
“Okay, thank you,” Rosic sajd.
When Howard got the news, he rushed to the police station. Hervey settled the paperwork while Howard headed straight to see Bobby.
In the room, Rosie was sitting with Hobby, drawing. The station had lent them paper and pen.
“All done, miss!” Bobby said.
“Really? Let me see Rosie was stunned. “Is dala me?”
“Yeah!” Bobby nodded, smiling. ““10’s you”
“This is good! Have you takej art lessons!” Rosie askeil
“No” Hobby shook his head.
“Seriously?” Rosie was even more surprised.
Rosie’s grandfather, Hon Miller, was a renowned pointer, so she learned art from him growing up. Looking at Bobby’s drawing, she could tell that for a kid liis age, it was something impressive.
Knock Knocki
Someone knocked on the door.
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Rosie straightened up Bobby. I think that your father….”“”
Before she could finish, the door opened, and Howard walked in. He froze when he w Rosie and Bobby sitting together. “You two?” It was completely unexpected.
Rosie was just as surprised. She hadn’t expected Howard to be here. She glanced at Bobby and whispered. Bobby, he’s…
“Daddy” Bobby hopped off the chair and stood up straight.
was stunned.
He’s Howard’s son Rosie was
Howard stepped forward, bending to scoop Bobby into his arms. Then he turned to Rosie. “Sorry for the trouble. He’s a handful sometimes”
“It’s nothing” Rosie shook her head. “Bobby’s been well–behaved. He’s no trouble at all” She was shocked to learn that Howard was Bobby’s father
It made sense why Bobby seemed so mature for his age. He took after his dad.
At the door, Hervey knocked. “Mr. Flynn, the paperwork is done”
Howard nodded and turned to Rosie, “We can go now.”
Holding Bobby. Howard walked ahead, and Rosie followed closely behind.
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