Chapter 54. The Inevitable

Deciding to seek refuge in my room to escape Silas's presence, I grappled with the conflicting emotions stirred by his revelation. While I had initially believed I could handle working with him and sharing the same space, the truth of his feelings had made those scenarios more complicated than I had imagined.

Attempting to force myself into sleep, my phone unexpectedly chimed, breaking the uneasy calm. Anticipating messages from Morgan, I was surprised to see a notification from Mateo. The intrusion added another layer of complexity to a night already filled with unresolved emotions.

From: Mateo Jevallos

Hi, Isla. It’s Mateo. Sorry if this message will disturb you, but you can respond to me when you’re free. It’s just that I am being requested to come to the Department of State regarding about someone missing. I don’t have any info about it yet, but I feel like it has to do with your missing fiancé. Take care.

Upon comprehending Mateo's mess