Chapter 26. I Have to Go

Anna’s POV

“Mr. Mattias, I need you to calm down. Please. Don’t hurt yourself; your stitches are still new, and it might cause complications,” Doctor Ryle said, trying to soothe Mattias. But he was far from calm; his priority was finding Shimma.

“She’s taken, Matt. Lucas took her,” I said, my body trembling as I saw the anger grow in his eyes—the rage! But behind that furious expression lurked fear.

“Fuck! What day is it? How long have I been here?” he asked, turning around as if searching for something. “My phone. Where’s my phone?” He moved toward the table next to the bed.

“Y-your phone wasn’t with you when the paramedics took you away. It’s been three days since you arrived here,” Doctor Ryle replied. Just as I was about to express my own fear and longing for my daughter, my phone buzzed loudly.

I frowned, my heart racing as I glanced at the screen. It was the chief police officer. Had they found Shimma?

“H-Hello?” I spoke, my breath hi