As Brianna got up, she caught sight of the man in the white T-shirt lingering just outside the toy store. His eyes were fixed on her, his intent stare unsettling. A wave of unease washed over her. Had he followed them from the restaurant? For a moment, her heart raced.
Shaking off her alarm, she turned her focus to Adrian. Gripping Lucy’s hand tightly, Brianna began walking through the store. She moved from aisle to aisle, calling out softly for her son, her voice tinged with both worry and urgency. But there was no sign of Adrian anywhere.