Chapter 81

The next day, Bethany’s flight landed early. She rushed out of the airport, pulling her suitcase behind her. Without wasting time, she hailed a cab and quickly gave the driver directions to Alex’s home.
On the way, she kept trying to call Alex, but he didn’t answer. Her heart pounded harder with every passing minute, fear gripping her chest. She whispered to herself over and over. "Please, please, please be okay, Alex. Please be okay."
The silence on the other end of the phone made her panic even more. She leaned forward and begged the driver. ''Please, drive faster.''