Chapter 41

• I immediately rushed to the riverbank where he had callously tossed my necklace, the weight of his hurtful words still heavy on my heart. Tears blurred my vision as I frantically scanned the murky waters, my trembling hands sifting through the debris in search of the precious keepsake. Time seemed to stretch endlessly as I devoted every ounce of energy to finding the necklace that held so much sentimental value.
• Hours passed, each minute feeling like an eternity as I tirelessly combed through the river's edge, my desperation growing with each passing moment. The sound of footsteps broke through my concentration, and I looked up to see Alex emerging from the nearby party, his expression filled with concern as he rushed toward me.
• "Chloe, what are you doing here?" Alex's voice was filled with worry as he reached out to me, but I shrugged off his attempts to pull me away, my determination unwavering as I continued my search.