"Mr. Lawson, we've located your wife. She was found unconscious in her hotel

room. The doctors are trying to resuscitate her."

"What exactly happened?"

Timothy's features darkened, his expression chilling.

"We'll know more once the doctors have stabilized her. Please come to Capital City Hospital as soon as possible."

"I'm already on my way. Thank you."

The driver pulled up short at a roadblock.

"I'm sorry, sir, I can't take you any further. This is as close as I can get."

"That's fine."

Timothy paid the fare, jumped out, and dashed into the rain.

The downpour was relentless; within moments, he was soaked to the bone. His clothes clung to his skin, heavy and uncomfortable, and his shoes quickly filled with water. Disgusted, he kicked them off and left them behind.

He had never been so disheveled, so desperate. Barefoot, he waded through the muddy water, his sharp features set in a grim line, brows drawn so tightly together that a deep crease cut across his forehead.

pressed on, step by painful

her was bathed in

realized she was in

she was startled to see Herbert

eyes trembled

person she'd thought to call for

familiar ache tightened in her

worried gaze met hers. "You're awake. Are you feeling alright? Do you want me to call a

her

knew she was

Her father had locked her alone in the house, and she'd

Jessica hadn't spoken a

since—afraid of lightning,

She simply met his gaze, reached out with her

and she let her

disturb her. He just sat quietly by her bedside,

woke again, daylight had filled the room. The rain had stopped; the wind was gone. Sunlight streamed through the window, painting golden

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