Chapter 78

• When Ethan arrived at his apartment, he rushed inside, his heart pounding. He found Mia anxiously knocking on the bedroom door, repeatedly calling out Lily’s name. Her face lit up with relief as soon as she saw him.
• “Ethan, thank goodness you’re here,” Mia said, stepping aside. “Lily… she won’t open the door. I’ve been trying for so long.”
• Ethan nodded quickly, barely pausing to listen. “Let me handle it,” he said, his breath coming in short gasps as he approached the door. He knocked gently. “Lily, it’s me. Please, open the door, love.”