The Wrong Woman

Nathan's expression hardened as he said, "Avery visits this beauty salon every week, and it's where you were abducted from. Clearly, something is not right with that establishment."

"What should we do now?" Fenna asked.

Nathan remained silent, wheeling Fenna to the orthopedics department. He handed the report to the doctor and briefed him on the situation.

As Fenna received treatment, Nathan exited the room and retrieved his phone from his coat, only to discover it was switched off.

After powering it on, he was greeted with a barrage of missed calls and messages. A somber expression fell upon Nathan's face as he examined the notifications.

He noticed numerous missed calls from Cole, a dozen from his parents, several from Taylor and Wendy, and one from Phoebe.

In addition, there were two missed calls from Mila.

At that moment, Nathan's heart felt like it exploded, and he promptly dialed Mila's number.

With frustration bubbling inside him, Nathan stormed into the hospital room.

"Did you turn off my phone?" he bellowed furiously at Fenna, who was undergoing treatment.

Fenna and the attending doctor

head, swallowing hard. "No,

to dwell on why his phone had been turned off. He swiftly dialed Cole's number, walking away as

"Nate, I'm still injured.

too consumed by his concerns to heed her

his voice. "General Morrison, something's happened

felt his heart shatter. His mind went blank, and he dashed out of the hospital in a panic, feeling as if he were sprinting a hundred

called out sorrowfully

room was permeated with

regained consciousness, weakly parting the curtain

hers. As she moved her fingers, Nathan's concerned face came into view, hovering close

gently asked, "Chubs, are you awake? Do

cluster of faces surrounded her-Zach, Vera, Taylor, Wendy,

her eyes and took a

do you feel any discomfort? Please let me know how you're feeling," Florence

instructed Cole, "Go fetch the doctor to check on

left the