Chapter 53

Lana pov

The air was cold, and I still had my jacket on, feeling the chill seep into my skin. Sitting on the floor, I let my tears flow. I had missed work for days while searching for Caroline, who had been my source of joy. She had even told me not to worry about finding her. My thoughts spiraled as I reached for my phone, wondering if I should try calling her again. I crawled on the floor to grab it.

"Damn it, Lana, you're so lazy," I muttered quietly. Once I had the phone, I began scrolling through the contacts. "Caroline, you crazy bitch," I said with a faint laugh, recalling the name I had saved for her.

I called the number, but it was immediately restricted. Customer service kept insisting the number didn’t exist, which was impossible since I had been using it for a long time. I frowned and continued trying when the doorbell suddenly rang, startling me. I searched my mind for anyone I might be expecting but couldn’t recall.

Wait, Lana, Lana… I shouted my name as I rushe