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

Nathaniel nodded firmly as hope

alive until he found concrete evidence

you in the search, Francis

unfolding scene. Nathaniel and Francis geared up once more, ready to dive into the depths of the sea in search of Christina. This time, a significant discovery awaited them. They came across the necklace that Christina

leaving no room

decision to divide their efforts and expand

depths of the sea while Nathaniel dispatched his men to comb the coastal villages.

of Nathaniel’s prolonged absence from Hadley

still scarred despite having been discharged from the hospital. To restore her appearance fully, she would need to undergo multiple plastic surgeries.

in

against the Gibsons

woman’s intuition. If it’s not the Hadleys, then

She was well aware. of his reputation as

Christina, Anya believed he wouldn’t simply sit idle if

reasoning that she became convinced that something had indeed

Christina.

I need to go to Jadeborough and find out what’s going on. If Grandma asks, just tell her I’ve decided to go on a vacation to clear my head,”

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

silent, merely lifting his head to give Anya a look

humble clinic located in a village, Christina regained consciousness after being

sense of thirst engulfed her. Startled, she

murmured, her

voice managed to stir the

he glanced up and, upon realizing that

awake!”

hastily departed from the ward before Christina could