Even though Joshua was teasing Ivy, his mind was filled with disturbing thoughts. Many things had transpired in just a few days and he did not know what to concentrate on first. They collided with each other like no other, forcing him to focus on them simultaneously.
While Grandpa Carter was yet to gain consciousness, there was the man who he and Ian were both certain to be Theo, who had killed Charles for reasons they could not fathom. And above all, Jared had gone missing after the explosion at the port, putting him and his loved ones in danger's spotlight.
Frustrated, Joshua ran a hand through his hair and pulled out his phone before he looked in the direction Ivy had gone. Although he wanted to follow her, he had another matter to attend to first.
"Maggie, thank the Lord you picked up the phone." He sighed in relief and moved from the crowd to a quiet place.
