Just as Andrew got into the car, his phone rang—it was Francesca. He chuckled and said, "Fran, I'm on my way back now!"

To his surprise, Francesca sounded frantic. "Andrew, no! Don't come back—whatever you do, don't come back right now!"

Andrew was confused. "Don't come back? Then where am I supposed to go?"

Francesca said urgently, "Aspen left. She's following her parents back to Bridgefields!"

Andrew's face darkened instantly. "When did she leave?"

Francesca shouted, "Just now! You c