Chapter 8

To appease Cynthia, Jack stayed with her all night long.

In the sweltering summer heat, Cynthia refused to turn on the air conditioning, so Jack fanned her through the night with a hand fan.

But as daylight began to break, Jack's heart grew increasingly restless.

Glancing at our photo on the nightstand in the master bedroom, Jack instinctively dialed my number.

However, I, who usually answered instantly, hadn't responded for three whole days.

"Jack, it's time for my vitamin C boost. Go squeeze me some orange juice, quick!"

From inside, Cynthia barked orders as usual.

Jack, typically obedient to her every whim, was now irritable and distracted. He coldly retorted, "What, are your hands broken?"

Then, taking his phone, he walked out to the balcony: "Where's Emily now? Haven't you found her yet?"

The person on the other end hemmed and hawed, having no leads, apologizing profusely.