Jonathan noticed the whispers circulating—how coincidental his drone found Mia’s bag right after she went missing. Some believed he was involved somehow, and should be interrogated as more than just a volunteer. The scrutinizing stares and hostile tones when others uttered his name cut Jonathan deeply. Didn’t they realize how desperately he wanted Mia home safely too? He had been the one to alert police in the first place!
But Jonathan’s role as the accidental discoverer of the backpack made him a pariah. Few searchers wanted his drone assistance anymore. People he once considered friends now shot him wary glances or avoided him altogether when he offered to help.