Zoey is backAs Zoey entered Kim's home, her heart dashed with relief and gratitude. Finally, she's in a safe place. Finally, she had made it alive. She had narrowly escaped Miller's clutches, it sounded unbelievable and also felt real, she finally allowed herself to breathe a sigh of relief.At the sight of Kim, Zoey shouted out of excitement. “Kim! Luckily, for her, Kim came home to pick up some of his valuables. He had no joy in coming back to his apartment yet. Hearing his name from a familiar voice, Kim quickly turned his head and widened his eyes in surprise. He instantly threw away all he was holding and rushed towards Zoey. It was real. He was seeing Zoey in person and not his imagination. He hugged her and lifted her up. She felt so light and rough. She was looking so tattered. concern etched on his face. "Zoey, is this really you? I have been looking for you. My love, you are here for real. Oh! Thank God. I knew you would come back to me. Are you alright?" he asked, while
Miller is on the runSeeing Zoey looking traumatized made Kim so worried and angry. He wanted to vent his anger. But he didn't know how. So, Miller’s parents crossed his mind as he couldn't reach Miller on the phone. So he immediately called Miller’s parents and started venting. Pouring all the anger on them. And threatening to deal with Miller for all the pain Zoey went through in his hands.“I will make sure your stupid son pays for kidnapping my girlfriend and subjecting her to a lot of trauma and pain. His cup is filled. I have all the evidence I need to make him pay. You can hide him all you want but he can never run away from justice, it must be served.” Miller’s parents didn't know what was going on, they were confused and tried to calm Kim down but to no avail instead, they got more insults from him and ended the call.Kim's anger boiled over as he hung up the phone with Miller's parents. He couldn't believe that they had raised such a monster, and he was determined to make
Nowhere to hideOne month later….They were still looking for Miller. He had just disappeared into thin air. Kim and other crime authorities wondered if his parents were harboring him and keeping him away from them. Kim and the team scoured every possible lead, determined to track him down and bring him to justice for his crimes. One crucial step in their investigation was reaching out to Miller's parents in hopes of gaining knowledge of his whereabouts."Mr. and Mrs. Larkin, this is Kim Slate," Kim began, his voice steady despite the urgency of the situation. "I'm calling to inquire if you've seen or heard from Miller recently. It's imperative that we locate him as soon as possible. He has a lot of questions to answer."There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, followed by a hesitant response from Miller's parents. "Kim, we... we haven't seen or heard from Miller in quite some time," Mrs. Larkin replied, her voice filled with confusion. "Is everything alright? Why
A plea to comeback As the authorities continued their search for Miller, they decided to pay a visit to his family's house, expecting to gather any information that could lead to his whereabouts. Although some suspect that his parents may have been covering up for him. As the authorities arrived at The Larkin’s house, their expressions immediately shifted from casual to stern as they prepared to confront his parents. With a sense of urgency, they approached the door, their footsteps echoing through the quiet neighborhood.Luckily for them, Mr. and Mrs. Larkin was about to go out, seeing the security-armed men, ready to do their job. So they gave them a chance at their mansion.As they entered the house, the mood grew tense, with Miller's parents exchanging nervous glances. The authorities wasted no time in getting to the point, their questions were direct and probing."Mr. and Mrs. Larkin, we're here to ask you some questions about your son, Miller," one of the officers began, his v
A Mother’s pleaMiller's father sat in silence for a moment, the weight of the situation sinking in. He couldn’t believe that Miller threatened to kill him. His mind raced as he considered their options, he was in between disowning him and giving the authorities all the information about him. He was just tired of Miller. It was now he regretted ever rejecting Kim. He wished Kim was his only child. As he thought, regretful tears strolled down from his eyes.Finally, he spoke, his voice laced with pain and brokenness. "We can't keep protecting him, darling, we’ve done enough for him. But he chose this part and it's not our fault," he said, addressing his wife. "If Miller is truly involved in these crimes, then we have a responsibility to cooperate with the authorities and help bring him to justice."Mrs. Larkin’s eyes widened in alarm at her husband's words. "But what if he's innocent, dear?" she interjected, her voice tinged with desperation. "What if he's being framed or set up? We c
Help for ZoeyKim continued to do the best he could for Zoey’s recovery as she kept on showing signs of mental deterioration. The weight of the traumatic experiences she had kept on manifesting in nightmares, anxiety attacks, and difficulty trusting others. Kim could see the toll it was taking on her, and he knew he needed to take action to help her heal.He wanted the sweet lively, jovial Zoey back. The sight of the Zoey he was seeing now, was breaking his heart. While he was on the phone with his mother, she had suggested Zoey seeing a therapist and Kim saw it as a good idea.So, he reached out to a therapist specializing in trauma recovery. He couldn't handle seeing Zoey suffer any longer, and he was willing to do whatever it took to help her overcome her pain.During their conversation, Kim explained to the therapist the events shrouding Zoey's kidnapping and the subsequent trauma she had been experiencing. He described how Zoey struggled to sleep, often waking up in a panic, and
A call for helpAfter contemplating for a while, Kim decided to call Zoey's parents and invite them to come over to his house. He knew that Zoey hadn't seen her parents since she returned, as they wanted her to have some time to heal before they visited. However, Kim felt that seeing her parents might help Zoey feel better and lift her spirits.With a sense of decision, Kim dialed Zoey's parents' number and waited anxiously for them to pick up. After a few rings, Zoey's mother answered the phone, her voice filled with concern."Hello?" Zoey's mother said, her tone tinged with worry. Thinking that something bad had happened again."Hi, it's Kim," Kim replied, trying to sound as composed as possible. "I was wondering if you and Zoey's dad could come over to my house for a visit. I think it might do Zoey some good to see you."There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Zoey's mother responded, her voice softening with happiness. "Oh, Kim, that's very kind of you," she sa
Helping ZoeyAs Kim entered Zoey's room, he saw her sleeping peacefully, her breathing calm and steady. He approached her bedside quietly, not wanting to disturb her rest. Sitting down on the edge of the bed, he gently brushed a strand of hair away from her face, feeling a rush of protectiveness wash over him."Zoey, my love," he whispered softly, his voice barely above a whisper. "I promise I'll do everything I can to help you through this. You're not alone, I'm right here with you."Zoey stirred slightly in her sleep, as if sensing his presence, but she remained asleep. Kim watched her for a moment longer, feeling a sense of warmth and affection towards her. She had been through so much, and yet she still had the strength to keep going.With a determined expression, Kim stood up from the bed and glanced around the room. There were still things he needed to do to make sure Zoey was always comfortable. He made a mental note to check in on the therapist's arrival and to make sure every