Let Me Stay The Night

“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.

However, Francis thought otherwise. He trusted Nathaniel’s judgment.

firmly as hope reignited within him.

that Christina was still alive

join you in the search,

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, a significant discovery awaited them. They came across the necklace

a significant breakthrough, leaving no room for doubt that

decision to divide their efforts

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

prolonged absence from Hadley

you think something bad has happened to the Hadley family?” Anya inquired, her face still scarred despite having been discharged from the hospital. To restore her appearance fully, she would need to undergo

that?” Yerek, engrossed in

had entrusted the Hadley family’s lawsuit against the Gibsons to Yerek, he had been immersed

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

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

Anya believed he

this line of reasoning that she became

Christina.

asks, just tell her I’ve decided to go on a vacation to clear my head,”

witness firsthand what had befallen Christina. Then, if the opportunity

a

a humble clinic located in a village, Christina regained consciousness after being unconscious for three days and

profound sense of thirst engulfed her. Startled, she surveyed her surroundings, finding herself in a small and modest

I?” she murmured, her

voice managed to stir the man

glanced up and, upon realizing that Christina

awake!”

hastily departed from the ward before Christina