13
As soon as he got off the plane, Jared nushed home like a madman
But the moment he stepped inside, a suffocating loneliness engulfed him I
The warmth that once filled this place was gone. The atmosphere–the one that belonged to Carrie–was missing
Came, I’m back! Come out and talk to me
“Stop hiding! I have something to tell you
He searched every room, opening doors with frantic urgency, but there was no trace of her
Everything remained in its place. She hadn’t taken anything with her.
The clothes, jewelry, and expensive gifts he had bought for her lay untouched, almost buried under a layer of dust. X And then, as if struck by lightning, realization dawned on him.
His mother k
She was the one who had brought Carrie into his life. She must know where Carrie had gone now.X
Those cryptic words she had said on the phone suddenly made sense.X
Jared jumped into his car and sped all the way to his mother’s house, bursting in without warning
His sudden arrival startled her
“Why are you back so soon? I haven’t even finalized the engagement yet.”
He grabbed her arm, desperation in his eyes. “Where is Care? I can’t find her, I can’t contact her! My men told me there’s no record of her leaving–someone’s covering her tracks. Mom, you know, don’t you? Tell me where she is!”
His mother hesitated for a moment before pushing his hands away.”
“It’s her choice to go wherever she wants. I don’t know where she is.” Her voice was calm, firm. “Jared, you’re about to get married. I’ve already announced to everyone that Karin is my future daughter–in–law. Don’t cause a scene and embarrass yourself.”
“I don’t care!” Jared’s voice rose, raw with emotion. “Cancel the wedding! Cancel the engagement! I don’t want Karin–I want Carrie! I’ll find her, I marry her!”
if she had
His mother remained unfazed, as if she had expected this outburst.
It was too late
Jared was only realizing now what he had lost.
“If you never truly loved her,” she said quietly, “you should have let her go.”
“I do love her!” he roared. “Tve loved Came for a long time! She’s all I think about!”
The words had been buried in his heart for so long. Now, they came pouring out with an unstoppable force.”
His mother’s expression softened, but her voice carried a painful truth.
“But son she never really loved you.”
Jared stumbled back, his face paling. “No… that’s not true.”
“She came to you for one reason only,” his mother continued, her toite heavy with regret. “She had a lover, Jared. They were supposed to get mamed, but he had an accident and needed money. That’s when I found her. I made her an offer–to make you give up on Karin,”
She pulled out a document and placed it in front of him.
“This is the contract we signed it was a two-year deal. When time was up, she would leave. She pretended to care, but it was just a means to an end. She only wanted to complete her task.
Jared’s hands shook as he picked up the paper. His eyes scanned the densely packed clauses, then stopped at a familiar signature- Carrie’s.
His fingers clenched into a fist, crumpling the contract.
“This is a joke,” he said hoarsely. “I don’t believe she doesn’t have a lover. No boyfriend, no marriage–nothing
His breathing grew ragged.
- it.
“She told me she loved me! She said she’d do anything for me! She said it in front of everyone!”
“Jared,” his mother sighed, shaking her head. “I don’t know where she went. But wherever she is, she’s with him now. And she’s happy. You won’t find her 2
Jared’s world tilted. His chest tightened like a vice.!!
“No!” he roared. “I don’t believe it“%
The contract slipped from his trembling hands, scattering across the floor. Without another word, he turned and stormed out. His mother simply watched him go, her heart heavy.
She had promised Came that she would keep her location a secret. She couldn’t betray that promise, not even for her son. Because she knew Jared.
If he ever found Art, there was no telling what he might do.
Deep down, she hoped Carrie and Art could live a peaceful, happy life–one that Jared would never disturb.!!
Because Carrie was strong, resilient. She had endured so much just to save the man she loved.
And Jared7
He had lost her with his own hands.”
There was no turning back now!
clared sped down the highway, his grip tightening on the wheel.
He needed to get to her Needed to find Came. Needed answers. E
The speedometer climbed higher and higher
He didn’t care
His vision blurred as a flood of memones consumed him
The next moment, he slammed on the accelerator.
The car veered off the road, flying through the air in a sharp are before crashing into the guardrail !!
The metal crumpled. Glass shattered
As everything faded to black, only one name left his lips.
