Andrew's nerves were frayed as he paced back and forth in the small examination room. He could feel the seconds ticking by, each one feeling longer than the last. He couldn't sit still, no matter how hard he tried.Dr. Miller set up her equipment with a calm efficiency, seemingly unfazed by Andrew's restlessness. She watched him pace around the room, her brow furrowing with concern."Mr. Reynolds," she said, "can you please try to calm down? Your wife isn't running away. It's perfectly normal for patients to feel anxious in these situations."Andrew stopped pacing, turning to face Dr. Miller with a look of confusion. "I don't understand," he said. "Why would she want to stay there forever?"Dr. Miller gave him a sympathetic look, laying a hand on his shoulder. "This is a tough decision for both of you," she said. "But if you've both agreed on it, then there's no need to worry. We'll take good care of her."Dr. Miller walked back to her seat and sat down in her chair, trying to remain
The nurse looked up, her face registering surprise as Andrew approached. "Did you see my wife?" he demanded, his voice clipped and urgent.The nurse shook her head. "No sir, you both went into the examination room together, but I haven't seen her come out."Andrew cursed under his breath and spun on his heel. He needed to find Amelia, and fast.Outside the hospital, Andrew fumbled in his pocket for his phone. He dialed Tony's number, his heart pounding in his chest.Tony picked up after the first ring. "Yes boss?" he said, his voice crisp and professional."Amelia is missing," Andrew said, his voice tight with panic. "Do you have any idea where she could be?""Missing? How?" Tony's voice was sharp with concern."I don't know," Andrew said, his hands shaking. "Is Henry still with you?""No boss, he's left already," Tony said. "I'm sure he's picked up his things from the mansion already."Andrew cursed again, his mind racing. "Shit," he muttered under his breath. "Make sure he doesn't l
Amelia ran as fast as she could, her heart pounding in her chest. She had to keep moving, had to get as far away from the hospital as possible. Finally, she stopped near a restaurant, panting and out of breath.She leaned against a pole and turned back to see how far she had gone. The sun was blazing down on her, and she felt dizzy and thirsty. She cursed herself for forgetting to collect her phone from Andrew's car - she was completely cut off from the world now.Amelia reached into her back pocket and brought out some loose change. It wasn't much, but at least it would be enough to buy water before she started to figure out what to do next. The park where she was supposed to meet Perry tomorrow was still far away.Taking a deep breath, she walked into the restaurant. The cool air hit her face as she swung the door open, and she felt a small sense of relief. She slumped into the first seat she saw, exhausted and disoriented.As she sat there catching her breath, her mind raced with t
Amelia shifted in her seat, her eyes darting around the room. "R-running? No... I was just jogging," she stammered.Liam raised an eyebrow, not convinced. "I saw you running. Was anyone chasing you? Are you in trouble?"Amelia tried to force a smile, but it came out looking more like a grimace. "No, I'm fine," she said, looking away.As Liam ate, Amelia looked out the window, lost in thought. She needed to find a way to reach Perry, but she didn't know where to start. As she gazed out at the bustling street, she noticed a sleek Rolls Royce Phantom parked just opposite the restaurant. She squinted her eyes, trying to make out the license plate. "Isn't this Andrew's car?" she muttered to herself.Liam noticed her whisper something and turned to look out the window as well. "What's that?" he asked.Amelia's heart sank as she realized her mistake. "Shit," she muttered under her breath.Liam looked at her quizzically. "Is anything wrong?"Amelia looked at him with fear in her eyes as she
Perry's response was immediate. "Okay, just some clothes and some money, right?""Yes," Amelia replied, relief flooding through her.Perry continued, "Can I still reach you with this line?""No," Amelia admitted. "Someone lended me."Perry sighed. "Ohhh.... I'll be at the park by 7, is it fine?"Amelia hesitated for a moment before responding. "I think it's too early, 8pm is okay.""Okay, take care," Perry said before hanging up.Amelia let out a deep breath as she set the phone down on the sink. She turned to face the mirror in the restroom, her heart racing with anticipation and fear. She turned on the tap as she washed her face, trying to calm herself down.As she rubbed her hands over her belly, a small smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "We're safe, baby," she whispered. "At least for now."She smiled, took a deep breath and walked out of the bathroom, Liam's phone clutched tightly in her hand. She made her way back to the table where Liam sat patiently waiting for her."I'
Tony hesitated for a moment before responding, "I don't think so boss. Nanny Grace hasn't seen Ma'am Amelia."Suddenly, Nanny Grace, who had been standing beside Tony, couldn't take it anymore. She snatched the phone away from him and demanded answers. "What is going on, Andrew? Why are you asking about Amelia when you both left together? Where is she?"Andrew took a deep breath and tried to control his temper as he spoke to Nanny Grace on the phone. "Nana, please give it back to Tony. This is important," he said.But Nanny Grace wasn't willing to back down just yet. "Not until you tell me what is happening!!" she insisted. "Henry first came here and grabbed his things, then Tony came here looking for Amelia."Andrew sighed, knowing he couldn't keep the truth from her any longer. "You want to know what happened? Fine, Amelia left," he admitted.Nanny Grace stood in front of Tony, looking confused. "Where did she go?" she asked.Andrew yelled in frustration, "I don't know! Just give t
After much contemplation, Amelia decided to leave the restaurant and start her walk to the park. She kept her eyes down, not wanting to attract attention to herself. She didn't know where Andrew was or if he was still looking for her, but the fear of being caught was ever-present in her mind.Despite her fears, she knew that she had to keep going. She had to get to the park by 8 pm, or else Perry would be waiting for her. She had no idea how long it would take to get to the park, but she knew that she had to keep walking. The sun was starting to set, casting long shadows across the road. Amelia walked faster, hoping to get to the park before it got too dark.The fear in her heart never faded, but she kept putting one foot in front of the other, determined to make it to the park on time. Perry's hands moved methodically as she packed the few things Amelia had asked for. She folded a few items of clothing neatly, tucking them into the bag alongside some cash she had left. As she wor
Amelia could see her breath in the cold air, a sign that the temperature was dropping rapidly. She rubbed her arms to keep herself warm, wishing she had brought a jacket with her. She looked up at the sky and saw that it was starting to get dark. She quickened her pace, realizing that she still had a long way to go. She walked by the side of the road, occasionally stepping on fallen leaves that crunched under her feet.As she walked, she thought about what had happened earlier, about how Andrew almost caught her at the restaurant. She felt a little uneasy, wondering if he was still looking for her. She glanced around, trying to make sure that she wasn't being followed.The sound of her own footsteps echoed in her ears as she continued walking. She thought about Perry and wondered if she had managed to get the things she had asked for, and if she was already at the park waiting for her.Finally, after what seemed like hours, she saw the park up ahead. She breathed a sigh of relief an