Chapter 12

Hunter immediately launched an investigation into Nadine's death. The findings revealed that on that fateful day, a masked stranger had broken into their home and stabbed Nadine 33 times before fleeing. Bleeding profusely but still clinging to life, the severely wounded Nadine had dialed someone's number as her last hope. After endless rings, the call connected—only for her to be met with furious scolding before she could utter a single word. Hunter's face drained of color when he recognized his own voice from the surveillance footage. He suddenly remembered that he had indeed received a call from Nadine that day. What had he said? He'd told her not to bother him while he was picking up Serena, then heartlessly hung up without listening to her. If he'd shown just a little patience that day... would Nadine still be alive? He couldn't bear to dwell on that possibility and forced himself to keep watching the footage. Soon, another Nadine appeared—the one who only existed for those fi