Mitchell had thought everything was perfectly planned, especially since he hadn’t fallen out of love–he was just having a little fun with Bethany. He believed it wouldn’t cause any issues.
Vanessa kept talking, her words incessant.
“Bethany’s pregnancy is safe. She’s carrying the Bennetts‘ bloodline, so your father and I agreed to keep her for now. Since Heather decided to leave without telling you, it means there’s no turning back. You and Bethany are legally married, and now she’s pregnant with your children. You should stop looking for Heather.”
“No!”
Mitchell shot back, his voice filled with urgency. He snatched the phone out of Vanessa’s hands.
“I won’t stop looking for her. She only blocked me, but she wouldn’t block you…”
The phone rang for what felt like forever, and then, finally, Heather’s ethereal voice answered.
“Hello?”
Mitchell’s body shook with emotion, his blood staining Vanessa’s phone. His voice was hoarse and trembling. “Heather, it’s me…
But the moment his words reached her, the call was abruptly cut off.
Mitchell, gasping for breath, felt a wave of frustration and pain rise in his chest. He coughed violently before spitting out a mouthful of blood, leaving Vanessa visibly shaken.
“Heather, how could you be so cruel…”
His shoulders trembled, tears spilling uncontrollably down his face.
It took him a long while to compose himself, but as he did, the harsh reality sank in–no matter how many times he called, all he would face was a blocked number or a hang–up. It was pointless to keep trying.
Mitchell remembered his call to Susan earlier. She must know where Heather is.
Ignoring Vanessa’s concerned gaze, he immediately called his assistant.
“I need you to follow Susan. Any information about Heather, I want it immediately. And look. into all flights and trains leaving Kennethville today. If you find anything, let me know right
away…
Mitchell gave one order after another, never giving himself a moment of respite. The only way to escape the constant agony was to stay busy.
Vanessa hesitated several times, trying to offer words of comfort, but eventually, she said what she had been thinking.
