ON THE WAY

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Mateo stormed through the apartment, his frustration palpable as he flung open drawers and cupboards, desperately searching for any sign of Evelyn. His mind raced with worry and anger.

"Damn it, Evelyn!"

he muttered under his breath, his fists clenching at his sides.

"Why did you run?"

The door to the apartment swung open, and Lucian stepped inside, his eyes immediately narrowing at the chaotic scene.

"What's going on here?"

he demanded, his voice cold and sharp.

Mateo spun around, his face flushed with a mix of rage and anxiety.

"Evelyn's gone,"

he snapped.

"She ran away. I can't find her anywhere."

Lucian's expression darkened, and he took a step forward, his presence intimidating.

"How could you let this happen?"

he shouted, his voice echoing off the walls.

"You were supposed to keep an eye on her, Mateo! You knew how important this was!"

Mateo's frustration boiled over, and he shouted back,

"Don't you think I know that? I've been looking f