He wanted her to give him her ID card and passport as collateral back then because he was afraid she would disappear like eight years ago, quietly leaving the country.
Without an ID card and passport, she couldn't go abroad, couldn't leave City C. To ensure she wouldn't take these two things, he even locked them in the safe.
Now that he held these two things in his hand, his heart calmed down a bit. At least she hadn't left City C, so finding her would be much easier.
Arlo Seys held the two items and walked out of the house, intending to continue searching for Ariel Morris.
As he walked to the gate and headed towards the car, he noticed a figure swiftly darting behind the nearby Torrington tree.
Arlo's gaze flickered heavily as he walked toward the Torrington tree at the roadside.
As he approached the Torrington tree, he saw a corner of clothing protruding from behind it. A pure white hem of a dress stood out strikingly even under the dim streetlights.
