Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 881 Something Was Off

A solemn expression replaced the smile on his face, and he shook his head gently.

"Chloe, I'm sorry to disappoint you. I came because I was afraid you'd be anxious, and I wanted to update you on this matter. During my recent trip to Gerby, time was tight, and I found no trace of her. I had to start from scratch."

"I'm sorry for the trouble," I replied with a hint of disappointment.

"Don't say that. We were all classmates," Theo responded.

"I went to the four high schools in their city and finally found some information about her. I only learned the basics of her situation. After all, she's been away from school for too long. They also mentioned that there's been no news of Beatrice in recent years."

He shook his head and added, "But I can't shake the feeling that the situation is not optimistic."

Surprised, I asked, "Why do you say that?"

up. "I asked a hotel attendant about their address. The attendant said that those living in that area

dorm room, and we were very close. We talked about her family, and apparently they owned some kind of factory that was doing well. Otherwise, her conditions wouldn't have been so favorable. Beatrice is their

took a cab to the place. To my surprise, they live in a villa! Although the villa looks a bit old, judging

When I knocked and said I was looking for Beatrice, the person who opened the door rudely rejected

Theo shared this, he seemed

was even more puzzled. "That's not

maid. I intended to ask their neighbors, but the distance

I didn't see anyone. I didn't have enough time. If I had one or two more days, I could have learned

worry too much.

so many years. I always think of

friend."

"Take your time

with a smile. "On the way back, I kept thinking of how bad that person's attitude was. If she's really a maid from Beatrice's family, it's way too impolite.

have moved?" I