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Amara let Kari lead her over to the sofa where they sat, side by side

Amara could hardly take it in:

LENINGRAD—Reports fro that thephilanthropist Quint Forbes has been found alive in rural Tajikistan His private jet left Dasoguz Airport in Turko and never reached its intended destination He was found in a se

The wreckage froo, a shepherd spotted Mr Forbes unconscious on the ional reporter that though Mr Forbes was badly injured, he h terrain before he collapsed of thirst and exhaustion Without positive identification, Forbes ree hospital where he was treated for multiple injuries and cranial trauma

Due to the village’s distance from any major population center, news about the crash did not spread that far Though conscious for the last feeeks, Forbes was said to have been disoriented and confused Three days ago, he conized his name and reported his condition to Tajik officials in Dushanbe He is expected to return to America for further treatment when he is cleared to travel

Chapter Twelve

KARI CAUGHT THE PHONE FROM A to catch her breath It was hard to breathe and her chest hurt Herand confusing her

On one hand, she was elated to know Quint was alive She was thankful for the chance to see hiood to be true

But on the other hand, she had Haht that he’d deive Hampton up was too horrific to contemplate

She sat up straight and clutched at her shirt over her heart Her head felt like it was on fire Was this what a panic attack felt like?

She looked at her friend, who appeared equally as horrified “Hampton,” was all Amara said

Kari nodded slowly “Hampton”

Quint was alive … and he’d be de his son

A arms

FOR THE NEXT WEEK, AMARA searched the news feeds for updates about Quint’s condition He’d flown back to the states, at least that was known, but no one was certain where