Chapter Ninety Two

I turned around, my heart pounding in my chest, and looked up at the television screen. There, in front of me, was the image of Rueben, my past love, speaking about my disappearance. My breath caught in my throat as I listened to his words.

"I am here today to make a plea," Rueben's voice echoed through the coffee shop. "My dear Naomi, the love of my life, has gone missing. I am offering a substantial reward to anyone who can provide information about her whereabouts. Please, if you have any information, contact the authorities or reach out to me directly."

Tears welled up in my eyes as I watched Rueben's genuine concern and desperation. He truly believed that I was missing, that I had vanished without a trace. But little did he know, I had chosen to leave, to start a new life away from the pain and heartbreak.

Oliver's eyes widened in surprise as he watched the news alongside me. He turned to me, his voice filled with confusion. "Naomi, what is this? Why is Rueben saying you're missi