C20 Unfruitful Attempt

Avery slumped into the couch, her eyes fixed on the floor. "I can't believe we've gotten nowhere," she said, her voice laced with frustration.

Jay sat down beside her, his eyes sympathetic. "We've tried everything, Avery. We've followed every lead, every hint. But it's like...they've vanished into thin air."

Rosie paced around the room, her hands on her hips. "I know we're missing something