Ch. 202: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life chapter 202

Chapter 202

Hearing Norah's words, Gloria’s eyes brimmed with tears. Kevin had never stood by Norah, leaving her to face everything alone. Gloria’s heart ached at the thought of what Norah endured.

“What kind of sin is this marriage?” Gloria whispered, embracing Norah tightly. She gently patted her back, her voice soft but firm. “Everything will be okay.”

Norah leaned into Gloria’s shoulder, feeling a rare sense of comfort. Despite everything, she realized she wasn’t entirely alone—she still had people who cared for her. But as for Kevin, he was a loss she had to let go of.

After receiving IV treatment, Norah was discharged from the hospital. The doctor advised her to rest, avoid overexertion, and refrain from any vigorous activity. With Gloria by her side, she felt supported.

“Do you think... you should go back home?” Gloria hesitated, glancing at her.

Norah paused, considering the question. Finally, she nodded. “Yes. I need to go back.”

Gloria helped Norah into the car. She started the engine, then added, “If you need anything, call me. I’m here for you.”

Norah gave her a small smile, then said, “Book me two tickets to France.”

Gloria glanced over, startled. “France? After all this, you’re still planning to go with Kevin?”

Norah’s expression remained calm. “Just book the tickets. You’ll understand later.”

Kevin glanced at his watch. Although it wasn’t yet time to leave, an uneasy feeling pushed him to return to the office.

He parked his car in the underground garage and took the elevator up. As the doors opened, he was met with a flurry of noise and panic from his employees. Shelby’s red, tear-filled eyes stood out among the crowd. When she saw him, it was as if she’d seen a savior.

“Mr. Edwards, thank God you’re back,” Shelby cried.

“What happened?” Kevin asked sharply.

Shelby’s voice trembled as tears spilled from her eyes. “It’s Ms. White... she’s gone. She and Jamie fell into the sea!”

The words hit Kevin like a punch to the gut. His hands began to shake as panic set in. “Why wasn’t I informed earlier?” His voice was sharp with frustration.

“Your phone was off, and I couldn’t reach you,” Shelby explained, trailing him as he stormed out of the building. “Jamie has been rescued and is unconscious in the hospital. But Ms. White... she’s still missing.”

Kevin’s face turned pale. “How did this happen? Why wasn’t someone with her?” His voice cracked under the weight of his emotions.

Shelby sobbed, choking on her words. “Jamie was pressuring us to finalize the delivery, so Ms. White stepped in. Tessa and I got caught up in other tasks... when we turned back, Ms. White was gone.”

The drive to the dock was a blur. Kevin ran countless red lights, ignoring every rule as he sped toward the scene. When they arrived, the dock was eerily quiet except for the sound of waves and rescue teams combing the waters.

Kevin jumped out of the car and sprinted to the shoreline. “Norah!” His voice echoed, desperate and filled with fear.

A team member stepped forward, attempting to calm him. “Mr. Edwards, we’re doing everything we can. But given the strong winds and high waves, the odds are slim.”

Kevin’s knees almost buckled at the words. “No... she’s not gone.” His voice wavered as he shook his head in disbelief. “Keep looking! She’s alive! She has to be!”

A rescuer tried to reassure him. “It’s possible she was swept out to sea or rescued by passing fishermen. We’re checking every possibility. Until we know for sure, we can’t assume the worst.”

Clinging to that slim hope, Kevin asked, “Where were the rescued fishermen taken? Which hospital?”

“I’m not sure, but the nearest hospitals would be the best place to check,” Shelby replied.

Kevin wasted no time. He directed his team to investigate every possible lead, determined to find Norah. He drove to multiple hospitals, searching tirelessly until the evening.

Back at the company, Shelby received another update. “Mr. Edwards, Tessa just called. Jamie’s parents are demanding an explanation. They’re claiming Ms. White pushed Jamie into the sea and then ran off.”

Shelby’s frustration boiled over. “This doesn’t make any sense! Jamie’s the one who caused all this. And now they’re trying to pin it on Ms. White?”

Kevin’s jaw clenched as he gripped the steering wheel. A cold determination flickered in his eyes. “Jamie will pay for what she’s done.”

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Jamie remained in the intensive care unit, unconscious. Her parents, having flown in from abroad, hovered by her bedside, demanding answers.