“We’re reaching out because we have reason to believe you might possess some important information about Lena Taylor’s current whereabouts.” Jacob’s heart raced uncontrollably in his chest as he struggled to process the gravity of the situation.
“I… I picked her up hitchhiking,” he stammered into the phone, his voice quivering with a mix of fear and urgency. “I dropped her off at the bus station in WhistleTown. I had no idea who she was until I saw the news just now.”