Chapter 137: Lonely

Waking up the next day, Heath immediately called Steve to inquire about the search and rescue efforts.

"I know you're anxious, but the ocean is vast, and they need time. Try to be a little more patient. I've already notified the police in all coastal cities and offered a hefty reward. There will be results."

"But Steve, you know how much pain I'm in." Only in front of his long-time friend did Heath dare to expose the raw vulnerability within him.

Steve offered a comforting reply, "I know. Don't worry, I'll do everything I can."

Heath sank heavily onto the mattress, his body feeling utterly drained of strength. For the first time, he felt so utterly weak, so utterly helpless.

Even the lingering physical weakness from his coma and recovery after the car accident, which had lasted half a year, was not a fraction of the current despair.

He thought, perhaps immersing himself in work would dull the pain.

At least in the past, whenever he felt low, he always used work to numb himself. So, he