Chapter: 2371

Then, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed in her ears, growing fainter with each passing second until they disappeared entirely.

"He's gone," Calvin said at last.

"Okay." Mia felt her strength drain away all at once. Her body slumped forward, and her arms landed heavily on the table. "It's done. It's over."

Nikolas couldn't stop worrying about his daughter. The constant unease had taken its toll. He barely ate, and his nights were restless. Unable to take it any longer, he decided to turn to his wife.

"Why don't we go to Freedonia to see Mia?" he proposed.