Chapter 13 : Echoes Across Time

Chapter 13 : Echoes Across Time

Five years had elapsed since the landscape of my life had been reshaped by Evelyn's mysterious disappearance. The once-vibrant cityscape, now familiar in its contours, bore the indelible marks of the passage of time. In the wake of her absence, the metropolis had become a silent witness to the ebb and flow of seasons, each change a reminder of the years that slipped through my fingers like grains of sand.

The private investigators, once fervently navigating the labyrinth of leads, had gradually receded into the background, leaving me with a sense of resigned acceptance. The city held its secrets close, unwilling to yield the answers that eluded my relentless pursuit. Yet, the flame of hope continued to flicker within me—a quiet beacon that refused to be extinguished.

The penthouse, once echoing with the laughter and shared dreams of a couple in love, had transformed into a museum of memories frozen in time. The furnishings remained untouched, preserving