Chapter 44

In the past two years, the paralyzed Bryce had been depressed and had possessed suicidal tendencies.

This was why Holly had developed a habit. If Bryce had disappeared, regardless if it was during night or day, she would worry that he had let his suicidal feelings consume him. She would start looking for him immediately until he was found, and only after that would she feel at peace.

This didn't change, not even after he had regained his ability to walk.

Holly pushed the door to the guest bedroom next door open, and no one was in bed. She went to the study next, and that was empty, too.

She went to the bathrooms and the balcony before going downstairs. She even went to the kitchen, but Bryce was still nowhere to be found.

Her heart was beating wildly and erratically as if someone was banging on drums and cymbals on her heart.

Holly knew that Bryce wouldn't commit suicide now, but she was still scared out of instinct.

She pushed the door open and walked briskly toward the co