Claudia Ross, almost crying her tears dry, clung to her phone every day, hoping to hear Wyatt Perry's voice when it rang.
Day after day, her abundant hope turned into despair. If it weren't for the three children needing her care, she would have flown back long ago to search for Wyatt Perry's whereabouts.
Every day, Ann and Yiyi would ask Claudia the same question: When will Dad come back?
She could answer all of their questions except for this one.
She too wanted to know when Wyatt Perry would be able to return.
If he was still alive, why hadn't he called to let her know he was safe?
Claudia, who was used to preparing for the worst, dared not think that Wyatt Perry was no longer around. She was convinced he was still alive somewhere in the world, unable to call her because he was being held against his will.
Claudia pretended to be strong, reassuring herself that without news from Wyatt Perry, she could still accomplish everything he was meant to do.
