Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 265

"We haven't found her yet. Actually, when we left the police station at noon, Alan already started his search, but we were still a step behind. She's already on the run."

Ines' eyes held a hint of scorn. "She sure knows how to make a quick escape."

"The police have pulled the surveillance footage from the neighborhood. She left at around seven, and there was a man waiting for her not far off."

"Who?"

"Ines, you know him too. You and Phoebe have had your eye on him before. It's Shirley's ex-husband, Carlos." Ethan stated casually.

Ines scoffed. Of all people, Shirley had to team up with a desperado like Carlos. This was definitely not going to end well for her.

Emma's lips trembled slightly as she hesitantly asked, "Isn't he still in jail? How could they have gotten back in touch? My mom has always hated that man, saying he ruined her happiness. How could she possibly be involved with him again?"

Seeing Emma's reaction, Ines realized that Shirley hadn't told her. "Shirley didn't tell you, did she? Carlos was out of jail a long time ago. They've been in contact multiple times secretly. We wouldn't have even reopened the investigation into your background if their meeting hadn't been discovered."

Emma lowered her head in anguish, and Ines decided not to press on.

Picking up where he left off, Ethan said, "The police have thoroughly checked all exits and entrances of A City, but they haven't found any trace of them. There are three possibilities: one, they used someone else's ID; two, they bought bus tickets to the countryside, which don't require ID; or three, they're still in A City."

Emma interjected, "Could they have bought tickets to my hometown?"

Ethan shook his head. "They wouldn't be that reckless. Going back to their hometown would just expose them."

Ines frowned, also thinking that Emma's guess was unlikely. How could Shirley possibly choose to go back to her hometown at this time? It’s still managable if she was still in A City, but the countryside was too vast. If she found a secluded place, it would be really hard to find her.