A Crazy Night Novel

“Camila, Lucas, be good. I promise I’ll bring your mommy home.” Nathaniel urged his children to stay with their grandparents a little longer.

Reluctantly, Camila and Lucas followed Julia’s lead and left.

Just then, Francis entered with a somber expression.

As if he could read minds, one look was enough for Nathaniel to tell the heartbreaking news that Francis carried.

Without wasting a moment. Nathaniel rushed toward the beach. The rescue team had covered the lifeless female body they had just recovered with a white cloth.

As Nathaniel approached, the team made way for him.

Though each breath felt heavy, he pressed forward until he stood before the shrouded figure.

Just as he reached out to lift the white cloth, the team leader intervened, “Mr. Hadley…”

The team leader couldn’t bear to let Nathaniel see the disfigured state of the body as the wildlife had gotten to it first.

However, Nathaniel disregarded the team leader’s intervention and proceeded to lift the white cloth.

The scent of decay filled the air as the corpse, soaked in water for an extended period, emitted a pungent odor. Its disfigured state made everyone feel uneasy, and even the seasoned members of the rescue team couldn’t help but retch.

Nevertheless, Nathaniel remained resolute, furrowing his brows as he carefully examined the body.

The height and weight matched. Even the dress’ color and design appeared identical.

“It’s not her…” After a prolonged silence, Nathaniel gently lowered the cloth and made his announcement.

Everyone fell into stunned silence.

“Mr. Hadley, we understand your grief, but advanced technology will be needed to determine her identity.” The truth was that DNA testing was necessary due to the extent of disfigurement, rendering. traditional identification methods impossible.

Besides, everyone could understand Nathaniel’s state of desperation and denial.

Christina?” However, Francis thought otherwise. He

firmly as hope reignited

reason to believe that Christina was still alive until he found concrete evidence that proved

you in the search,

sea in search of Christina. This time, a significant discovery awaited them. They came across the

the necklace brought them a significant breakthrough, leaving no room for doubt that Christina had

decision

to scour the depths of the sea while Nathaniel dispatched his

Nathaniel’s prolonged absence from Hadley

Anya inquired, her face still scarred despite having been

Yerek, engrossed in his documents,

the Gibsons to Yerek, he had been immersed in his work.

woman’s intuition. If it’s not

She was well aware. of his reputation as a diligent workaholic who rarely took time off without a valid

considering how deeply Nathaniel cared for Christina, Anya believed he wouldn’t

line of reasoning that she

Christina.

asks, just tell her I’ve decided to go on a vacation to clear my head,” Anya declared. With that,

had befallen Christina. Then, if the opportunity presented itself, she would seize it

merely lifting his head to give Anya a look before returning to his work as she

regained

engulfed her. Startled, she surveyed her surroundings, finding

am I?” she murmured,

feeble voice managed to stir the man who had been

and, upon realizing that Christina had

awake!”

ward