Chapter 22

As the hours passed, I found it hard to focus on anything else. My mind was consumed with thoughts of Lia, of our past and the possibilities of our future together. The journey to find her was not just a physical one, but a journey of self-discovery and redemption.

I knew that if I wanted her back in my life, I would need to change, to become the man she needed and deserved. And with that resolve, I set out on the path to find Lia and to begin a new chapter in both of our lives.

I resumed my search, my advisors trailing behind me, their loyalty unwavering. We combed through the city, questioning anyone who might have seen Lia or had any information about her whereabouts. The urgency of our pursuit intensified as time passed, and I refused to rest until we found her.

As the night wore on, my anger began to subside, replaced by a gnawing sense of concern and worry. Lia was carrying my child, and despite my anger, I couldn'