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.

are you absolutely sure it’s not Christina?” However, Francis thought otherwise. He trusted

Nathaniel nodded firmly as hope

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

you in the search, Francis offered, following Nathaniel’s lead.

couldn’t help but question the sanity of the two siblings as they observed the unfolding scene. Nathaniel and Francis geared up once more, ready to dive into the depths of the sea in search of Christina. This time,

leaving no room for

and Francis reached a decision to divide their

of the sea while Nathaniel

news of Nathaniel’s prolonged absence from Hadley

bad has happened to the Hadley family?” Anya inquired, her face still scarred despite having been discharged from the hospital.

do you say that?” Yerek, engrossed in his documents, replied without

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

it’s not the Hadleys, then

competitor, Anya had thoroughly researched him beforehand. She was well aware. of his reputation as a diligent workaholic who rarely took time off without

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

she became convinced

Christina.

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

had befallen Christina. Then, if the opportunity presented itself, she would seize it to seek revenge for the damage

remained silent, merely lifting his head to give Anya a look before

in a village, Christina regained

sense of thirst engulfed her. Startled, she surveyed her surroundings, finding herself in a

I?” she murmured,

the man who had been

upon realizing that

awake!”

man hastily departed from the ward