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.

not Christina?” However, Francis thought

it’s not her.” Nathaniel nodded firmly as hope reignited within

still alive until he found concrete

then, I’ll join you in the search, Francis

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 had been wearing approximately seven kilometers

discovery of the necklace brought them a significant breakthrough, leaving no room for doubt

Nathaniel and Francis reached a decision to divide their efforts and

the sea while

of Nathaniel’s prolonged absence from

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

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

against the Gibsons

not the Hadleys, then something

thoroughly researched him beforehand. She was well aware. of his reputation as a diligent workaholic who rarely took time off without a valid reason.

he wouldn’t simply sit idle if something unfortunate had occurred.

reasoning that she became convinced that something had indeed

Christina.

going on. If Grandma asks, just tell her I’ve decided to go on a vacation

opportunity presented itself, she

a look before returning to his work as

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

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

I?” she murmured, her voice barely

feeble voice managed to stir the man who had been dozing off nearby.

upon realizing that Christina had

awake!”

ward before Christina