Chapter 12 David's unease grew palpable as he rose abruptly to leave . " David ... " Helen clutched his sleevé , her eyes pleading . " Where are you going ? " " Be good , sweetheart . I need to go home . " David's gentle tone carried an undercurrent of restrained anger . Helen released his sleeve reluctantly , resentment toward Lisa simmering beneath her feigned concern . " Please don't be harsh with her . " " Silly girl , worry about yourself . I'll be back soon . David sped toward the mansion , an inexplicable dread tightening his chest - as if something vital was slipping from his grasp . At a red light , he dialed Lisa's number . A robotic voice answered : " The number you have dialed is switched off . ་ ་ The familiar message now sparked unprecedented panic . He accelerated unconsciously , running red lights and exceeding speed limits unnoticed . He just needed to see Lisa . fred Approaching the estate , his heartbeat thundered in his ears . The moment he pushed the door open , he froze as if struck by lightning , his feet leaden . The mansion lay in tomblike silence , the living room resembling a 0.00 % 04.00m warzone . " Darling ? " His throat tightened , heart suspended in a web of dread . He picked through the debris - strewn foyer and bounded upstairs . The bedroom remained perfectly ordered - every belonging intact except Lisa herself . The study yielded nothing His stomach plummeted . Repeated calls to her phone met only mechanical refusal . He rang his assistant . " Lisa's gone . Find her . I need answers within the hour . " Suddenly remembering , David wrenched open the safe . Her identification documents had vanished - including the counterfeit marriage certificate . Could she possibly ... ? He refused to complete the thought . Stumbling downstairs , he halted abruptly on the final step . Two lines of text slashed across the once photo - covered wall : [ David , you once said betrayers of true hearts deserve ten thousand needles . Remember ? ] [ " My greatest regret is ever loving you ! " ] David swayed violently , vision blurring as an invisible vise crushed his heart . Fists clenched , Lisa's face flashed before him - her smile extinguished 41.36 % 04:01 Chapter 12 since Andorra , her affectionate " darling " silenced , their shredded photographs ... Her eerie calm whenever he lied about Helen- Had she known all along? Known about him and Helen- 288 Vouchers The realization drove him to his knees . Shards of glass pierced his palms , blood welling unnoticed as Lisa's image consumed him . " Mr. Green , " his assistant's hesitant voice crackled through the phone . " Lisa altered her identity records . She's untraceable . And ... she sold Davis Manor House at 10 % below market value . " 80.69 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!