Chapter 72

Josh, with a growing sense of concern and urgency, began to inquire among his classmates if any of them had seen Bea. It had been quite some time since Josh had last seen her by his side. The boat they were on was not particularly vast, making her absence all the more perplexing and frustrating for him. As his eyes scanned the surroundings, they finally landed on the staircase leading up to the upper deck, catching his attention.

Just as he was preparing to go up the stairs in search of Bea, Ian suddenly emerged out of nowhere, rushing past Josh towards the men's room. Ian's hurried behavior was evident, as he seemed desperate to reach the restroom as quickly as possible. Intrigued and sensing that something might be wrong, Josh's concern for his mate drove him to follow Ian into the comfort room.

Once inside, Josh spotted Ian at the sink, vigorously washing his face, clearly in a state of distress. Josh leaned against the door and stood there, silently ob