Chapter 47

Without having a second thought, Ned reversed his car. The drive back to Nora's apartment felt agonizingly long, with each passing second making him more restless. He maneuvered through traffic, his determination pushing him to bend the rules of the road, the thought of Nora's safety at the forefront of his thoughts.

As he finally arrived at the her apartment, he hastily parked his car, paying little attention to the parking regulations. Upon reaching Nora's door step, he quickly brought out his spare key from his pocket and opened the door.

Ned's eyes scanned around the room, his gaze searching for the spot where he had left his phone. he spotted it lying on the bed, seemingly untouched. He hurriedly picked it up and dailed Ryan's number.

He couldn't wait to leash his anger on him. Ned's voice was filled urgency and determination as he confronted Ryan over the phone. "Ryan, I know you have something to do with Nora's disappearance. Don't pretend you have no idea where she is. I've