You Looked Down on Me Once, Now You Look Up. novel Chapter 294

“Ma’am!”

Aiden tried to argue, but Patricia didn’t give her the chance. She flung open the car door and walked away without a second thought.

Sara and the others had just finished their barbecue and were heading back inside when they saw Patricia’s car tearing out of the driveway, her whole vibe practically crackling with anger. Instantly, a bad feeling settled over the group.

“Wasn’t that Aunt Patricia?”

“What happened? Why is she leaving the mountain now? Did she and Uncle Oliver fight?”

“Let’s follow her and see,” Colton said, turning the steering wheel hard at the roundabout to chase after her.

They followed Patricia all the way toward Riverdale County Jail. Real estate in Riverdale was insanely expensive, so of course the jail was way out in the county, nowhere near the city center. Even taking the highway, it was at least a ninety-minute drive from Cloud Peak.

The whole way, Patricia’s mind was spinning. She kept replaying everything, trying to figure out if what she was about to do even made sense.

Back at Cloud Peak, Aiden watched Patricia disappear and immediately knew she’d messed up. She rushed off to get Johns to report upstairs, but before she could, Oliver came down in his pajamas, worry written all over his face. He looked around, didn’t see Patricia, and his tone turned sharp.

“Where’s Patricia?”

Aiden ran into the living room, barely stopping herself from slipping. “Sir, Jackson’s in trouble. She went to find him.”

In a split second, the peaceful house felt like it was filled with storm clouds.

Oliver didn’t hesitate. He was already heading upstairs to change, barking orders over his shoulder. “Get the helicopter ready. Put a team together.”

A wave of tension swept over Cloud Peak.

When Oliver came downstairs, dressed and phone in hand—probably calling Patricia—everyone could see the anger simmering beneath his calm. But when he spoke, his voice was gentle. He sounded like he was soothing a child.

“Hey, listen to me. Pull over at the next rest stop and wait. I’m almost there.”

“If Jackson really is in danger, you going in alone won’t help. You might even blow our cover.”

“Pattie, I’m your husband. Let me help, okay? Give me something to do. Please?”

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