Chapter 35: Disappeared

For two days now, Amelia hadn’t come to visit Gray. The absence was a silent, gnawing ache in the hospital room — a missing presence that no one could ignore. Isabel was the first to speak up. “She hasn’t answered my calls. Or Jessica’s. I even went by her apartment… no sign of her.” Charles frowned, concern tightening his usually composed features. “This isn’t like her. Amelia’s steady. Reliable. She said she had to go out for a bit yesterday but promised she’d be back by evening.” Zach leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, his eyes sharp with worry. “I’ll check around discreetly. No need to spook anyone, but we need to know where she is.” Isabel bit her lip, glancing down at her phone again. “Jessica’s a wreck. She says Amelia just left abruptly, no explanation.” No one knew t