Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 765

Glancing at his watch, Nate realized it was nearing midnight. His fingers hovered for a moment before he dialed Keira's number. "Keira, is Lena with you?"

"No... why?" Keira's voice was thick with sleep, but her tone sharpened. "What's going on? You can't find Lena?"

"I just finished up, but I can't reach her. Maybe she's home," Nate replied, keeping his voice steady before quickly ending the call. Next, he dialed Lena's dad.

He and Mr. Lane had exchanged numbers during a previous visit, so he knew it was worth a shot.

"Nate, what's up?" Mr. Lane's voice answered, groggy.

"Has Lena come home?" Nate kept his tone light.

"No, she hasn't been home in a while. Why? Did something happen? You two fight?" Mr. Lane sounded casual.

"No, no fight. I just got back today," Nate said quickly, but Mr. Lane wasn't fooled. He could tell Nat

have called unless

pointed

Lane's voice went razor-sharp. "If something's happened to my daughter, how

"She was fine when I last saw her... at

where you last saw her! I care where she

on with Lena?" she asked,

Lena's phone. Still nothing. He finally turned to his wife, grim. "She's not at the hospital, not home,

word, Mr. Lane

Nate's call barely registered-I just rolled over and went

Instant

haven't seen Lena," I said, sitting up fal "I'm at

Silence.

twisting, "What's

with panic. "We can't find

she's asleep?" I offered, but even as I said

her phone by her bed, ready for emergencies. A