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Alex pulled up to the mall, ready to drop Emily off as usual. Just as she was about to step out of the car, she turned to him with an unexpected request. "Could you pick me up from campus after school today?" Her words caught him off guard. In all their time together, she had never asked for a ride from school.He was glad that she could, which he considered a sign that their relationship and love were progressing.He made sure he was punctual there and waited for her on campus.Well, aren't you the perfect gentleman, arriving ahead of schedule?" Emily teased, her eyes twinkling with amusement. She stepped towards Alex, her arms outstretched, and her fingers gently grasped the fabric of his jacket, pulling him into a warm embrace. He felt the softness of her hair brush against his cheek as she nestled her head in the crook of his neck. For a moment, they stood there, the world around them fading away as they savoured the closeness.Suddenly, a pointed cough pierced the air. Sar
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Two days had passed—two days of hell for Alex without any word from Emily. The day before, after repeatedly calling her only to find her number unreachable, he had gone to the mall where she worked. He was told she had not shown up for her shift. Desperate, he waited outside her apartment until the middle of the night, but she never came home.At first, he thought she might be ghosting him to see how he would react. Her absence was like a piece of him had been ripped away. But when he returned the next morning and she was still missing, with her phone still off, panic set in. He decided to drive to her school, clinging to the notion that she might be staying with Sarah, making up for lost time with her friend.Fortunately and unfortunately for him, depending on the perspective, as he pulled into the campus parking lot, he spotted Sarah parking her car. Relief washed over him, and a smile crept across his face. "This will be easy," he thought, feeling relieved.But that relief was
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The letter read: "Alex, I'm so sorry, but I can't do this anymore. Us. Any of it. I need a fresh start, away from everything. I think you are better off without me. No, you are better off without me. I'm not good enough for you; I can never be. Please don't try to find me. By the time you read this, I'll be long gone. I wish things could have been different. Goodbye, Emily.""No," Alex choked out, the single syllable barely audible as the paper slipped from his numb fingers, floating to the floor like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze. He staggered backwards, colliding with the edge of the bed. His mind reeled, unable to reconcile the Emily he knew with the cold finality of the words he had just read.It was definitely her; it was definitely her writing. He recognised it clearly."No," he whispered, his voice barely audible. "This can't be right. She wouldn't... she couldn't..."The officers exchanged glances; their earlier suspicion, which they had shared with Alex on the way, was
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"Mr. Thornton, I understand your concern. That's why we are starting the investigation immediately. Given the seriousness of the situation, I assure you that I will personally oversee it," the station commander said, responding to Alex's insistence that Emily didn't just leave and might have been kidnapped.Left with no choice, Alex had decided to consider not dismissing the possibility of Emily being kidnapped since that was the only feasible reason at that moment."Good..." He nodded."I believe there will be information you will need to commence your investigation. I am willing to help and cooperate if you need anything. I just can't afford to lose her. I don't want anything to happen to her." His voice was laced with worry. The commander assured him not to panic and that she would be found even if she was not kidnapped like Alex and Sarah had thought."Now, I have some questions to ask both of you." The commander announced."Do you know any of her relatives or close friends? She
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On getting to his parents' home, Alex didn't meet them there, but only the maid, who told him that they had gone out. He then called them to inform them that he was waiting for them."And what brings the prodigal son home?" His father chuckled immediately after he entered with his wife. Alex remained silent, his fist clenched as he struggled to contain his rising anger. It was clear that his father still clung to the misguided belief that he would eventually come crawling back to them."John, that is enough," his mother interjected sharply.Alex wasn't sure if his mother's intervention was genuine or just an act to keep her word from the previous night. Either way, it made no difference to him.His father chuckled, shaking his head in disbelief as he looked at his mother immediately after they had sat down on the two-seater sofa opposite him. "Look at your son, all high and mighty now. Too important to even greet his own parents, isn't he?"He then turned his attention to Alex, a m
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A guard escorted Santiago into the waiting room, his face marred by bruises and wounds and his gait unsteady. Alex could not suppress a smirk at the sight. This was his handiwork. After departing the police station en route to his parents' house, he had called and instructed a guard to arrange for Santiago's "persuasion" at the hands of fellow inmates. The objective was clear: if Santiago was indeed responsible for Emily's abduction, this rough treatment would surely compel him to confess. As Santiago stumbled forward, his satisfaction grew, sensing that his plan was unfolding precisely as intended.Reaching Alex's front, Santiago went down on his knees immediately."Please, Mr. Thornton. I know I've said and done a lot of things to you, but please forgive me. I've realised I can never be a match for you. I was nothing but an ignorant fool to think that I could. I have no power anymore. Everyone whom I had thought would help me out of this mess has abandoned me." He pleaded while h
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As promised, Henry returned to the city the next morning and headed straight to Alex's mansion.Alex could not believe his eyes when he saw Henry at his doorstep. In fact, it was Henry's arrival that woke him from his slumber, the remnants of last night's drinking still weighing him down.He chuckled in disbelief and threw his arm around Henry's shoulder, pulling him into a brotherly hug."Thanks, man. I really appreciate this. Thanks for always being there for me," he said, his breath reeking of alcohol as he patted Henry's back. "Man, you drank a lot last night," Henry chuckled as they disentangled from the hug.Alex's eyes, which had been bright upon seeing Henry, suddenly transformed into gloom. "You can't blame me, man. I just didn't know what to do.""It's okay. It will be fine." Henry assured him as they walked inside.Once inside and seated, Alex explained to Henry how his conversation with the investigator had gone."I'm very sure we are going to save her. I trust the invest
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Upon arriving at the location, Alex was disappointed to find that the police officers had not arrived."I don't see the point of these useless officers," he muttered under his breath as he got out of the car.Henry called for him to return to the car, but he ignored him and walked determinedly towards the house at the address the private investigator had given him."Mr. Thornton," a voice from behind made him halt his track as he turned to see who it belonged to. It was the private investigator."What do you think you are doing? Where are the police officers? What's taking them so long?" He inquisitively asked Alex."Those useless officers are not here, which is why I have to go in myself." His face was creased. Henry had moved to stand behind them."Do you know what you are saying? You don't know what is in there, and you still want to go in regardless.""I don't care what awaits me in there or who the hell is there... All I know is that I'm going in." Alex insisted. "What is happ
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Weeks had flown by, each day adding another vibrant brushstroke to the masterpiece of Alex and Emily's relationship. The storm that had once threatened to tear them apart seemed like a distant memory now, their bond stronger than ever. Their love had blossomed into something even more beautiful: an engagement. He had popped the question in a cosy little restaurant, the kind of place where fairy lights twinkled like stars and the aroma of exquisite dishes filled the air.***Flashback***"Em..." His voice cut through the comfortable silence, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.She looked up from her plate, a forkful of pasta halfway to her mouth. "Hmm?" she mumbled, her eyebrows raised in curiosity.He took a deep breath, his fingers fidgeting with the edge of the tablecloth. "So, there's actually a main reason I set up this date. I mean, besides just hanging out and enjoying this sick view of the city lights."Her interest was instantly piqued. She set down her utensils with a so
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Alex froze just a few a few steps away from Emily's hospital room. He had just returned from home with the doctor-prescribed meal and some clothes, but what he overheard stopped him cold."Those few days... I've never been so terrified in my entire life." Emily's voice trembled from behind the door.He knew she would probably never open up to him about the horrors she had endured in captivity, no matter how much he begged her to share. Torn between respecting her privacy and his desperate need to understand what she had been through, he hesitated, deciding to listen."They starved me," she continued, her voice barely above a whisper. "Even though I was in agony, even knowing my condition, they only allowed me one meal a day. Like an idiot, I asked who was behind all this torture. They said it was Isabella's order." She let out a bitter laugh that barely masked her anguish. "Asking that question... God, they made me regret it."Her voice dropped to a whisper. "But the worst part, th
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Alex pushed open the door to Emily's hospital room, his heart sinking as he saw her still form on the bed. The steady beep of the heart monitor was the only sound breaking the silence. For a moment, he just stood there, frozen, as the weight of everything crashed down on him.He approached slowly, his eyes fixed on her pale face, willing her to open her eyes. She looked so fragile, surrounded by tubes and wires.He sank into the chair beside her bed, taking her hand gently in his. It felt so small and fragile. A lump formed in his throat as he struggled to find words."Hey, Em," he whispered, his voice cracking.He took her hand gently, his thumb tracing circles on her skin. "I'm back. I... I need you to wake up, okay? Please."He then squeezed her hand, searching for any sign of response. Nothing.His voice broke as he continued, tears welling up."I'm so sorry. God, I'm so sorry for everything. I know I've messed up big time. But I swear, if you just open your eyes, I'll make it r
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Alex could not tell if the chaos in his life lately was karma for what he had done, especially to Emily and their child. He wished he could take the punishment instead of them. Seeing Emily suffer was unbearable.Even without knowing the full extent of her ordeal during the abduction, watching her struggle on the hospital bed for the past two days was gut-wrenching."Mr. Thornton..." The doctor began."She experienced severe cardiac arrhythmia due to the extreme stress of recent events. We have managed to stabilise her condition, but she remains unconscious. The trauma appears to have been overwhelming for her system. At this point, we are monitoring her closely and hoping she regains consciousness soon. Her recovery is largely dependent on her body's ability to heal itself now."The doctor's words hit Alex like a sucker punch, leaving him winded and hollow. His mind reeled, trying to process the gravity of Emily's condition."God knows what happened to her in there." He muttered afte
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Alex was relieved when the doctor smiled before he spoke. The doctor then told him that the operation was successful."Thank you so much, doctor." He thanked the doctor, beaming with a smile."When can we visit her in a room?" he asked, his voice tight with worry."We will be moving her to the post-op floor in about 20 minutes. However, I'm afraid you won't be able to until tomorrow morning, Mr. Thornton," the doctor replied.Alex's face fell, his shoulders slumping. "Seriously? Why can't I see her tonight? Is it because of the visiting hours?" He pressed, frustration creeping into his tone because visiting hours were not meant to be a restraint for a person like him. "Or is something still wrong that you are not telling me?" He added."No, Mr. Thornton, it is not because of the visiting hours." The doctor smiled."It's just for precautions to avoid some implications because she would be examined closely in the room throughout today. But rest assured, they are both fine." He added,
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"Could she...could she..." Alex shook his head, not bringing himself to believe the thought that had overwhelmed his mind upon hearing the doctor's utterance. "Mr. Thornton, it would be better if we discussed it in my office." The doctor added. That confirmed his worst suspicions, and he felt his world crash down, believing Emily had died because of him—or so he thought."What do you mean by that?" Henry interrupted, while Alex stood in shock, convinced of the worst."I'm his best friend and confidant," Henry continued. "There is no need for him to follow you to your office to hear the news. I will be there too. Please tell us right now."The doctor glanced at Alex, as if seeking permission to break the news. Alex nodded sluggishly, convinced he already knew what the news was about.The doctor began, "Whatever she witnessed caused her severe shock, resulting in a panic attack and loss of consciousness. Given what she endured while being held captive, including physical and emotiona
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Alex's heart raced as he clung to Emily's hand, his voice breaking with desperation. "Em...please stay with me. Don't die on me, please. Wake up; I'm now here." His words echoed down the hospital's hallway, his tears falling on her lifeless body as three nurses wheeled the stretcher rapidly towards the emergency ward, their faces masked with determination.As the stretcher approached the heavy doors of the emergency room, he tried to follow, his grip tightening on her hand and his heart pounding in his chest. But a nurse, her eyes kind but firm, gently blocked his path."Please, Mr. Thornton..." she said softly, placing a comforting hand on his arm. "You can't enter inside with us. Stay here while we attend to her in the ward," she said, her tone firm but understanding."What do you mean?" He scrunched his face in annoyance."Look, that may be your protocol, but I'm going inside there. Nothing can stop me from that." He added sternly.The nurse sighed, her expression serious. "Mr.
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Upon arriving at the location, Alex was disappointed to find that the police officers had not arrived."I don't see the point of these useless officers," he muttered under his breath as he got out of the car.Henry called for him to return to the car, but he ignored him and walked determinedly towards the house at the address the private investigator had given him."Mr. Thornton," a voice from behind made him halt his track as he turned to see who it belonged to. It was the private investigator."What do you think you are doing? Where are the police officers? What's taking them so long?" He inquisitively asked Alex."Those useless officers are not here, which is why I have to go in myself." His face was creased. Henry had moved to stand behind them."Do you know what you are saying? You don't know what is in there, and you still want to go in regardless.""I don't care what awaits me in there or who the hell is there... All I know is that I'm going in." Alex insisted. "What is happ
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As promised, Henry returned to the city the next morning and headed straight to Alex's mansion.Alex could not believe his eyes when he saw Henry at his doorstep. In fact, it was Henry's arrival that woke him from his slumber, the remnants of last night's drinking still weighing him down.He chuckled in disbelief and threw his arm around Henry's shoulder, pulling him into a brotherly hug."Thanks, man. I really appreciate this. Thanks for always being there for me," he said, his breath reeking of alcohol as he patted Henry's back. "Man, you drank a lot last night," Henry chuckled as they disentangled from the hug.Alex's eyes, which had been bright upon seeing Henry, suddenly transformed into gloom. "You can't blame me, man. I just didn't know what to do.""It's okay. It will be fine." Henry assured him as they walked inside.Once inside and seated, Alex explained to Henry how his conversation with the investigator had gone."I'm very sure we are going to save her. I trust the invest
