168: She vanished - Part 1

Anabella's life had turned into a whirlwind of anxiety, each ring of her phone sending waves of panic coursing through her.

Every time her phone buzzed, her hands trembled, and her heart raced as she feared another threatening message or a call from an unknown number. 

She tried to brush it off, but the constant tension gnawed at her, fraying her nerves and leaving her exhausted.

Her coworkers noticed the change in her demeanor, the way she would flinch at the slightest sound or jump whenever her phone went off. 

They exchanged concerned glances but knew Anabella well enough to understand that direct confrontation would only make her withdraw further. Anabella had always been reserved, and any hint of overt concern would push her deeper into her shell.