9 The day they found Sienna and brought her back from Blackwater Ridge , news of my " death " was the number one trending topic . [ Hawthorne Matriarch and Daughters - in - Law Perish at Sea . Where Were Their Husbands ? 】 A horde of reporters and influencers camped outside the Hawthorne estate , covering every angle of the story . A journalist from The Daily Lotus was speaking on a live broadcast : " According to our latest investigation , the first victim was the Hawthorne family matriarch , Eleanor Hawthorne . The Coast Guard searched for three days and found no trace of her body . They have since called off the search and declared her deceas- ed . However , her two daughters - in - law refused to give up . They rented a speedboat and searched the waters day and night . Tragically , a storm hit last night , capsizing their boat . They , too , are now presumed dead . But the question remains : where were their husbands ? Sources say their disappearance is linked to a young 73 3/11 Chapter 2 woman who deliberately staged her own vanishing act . " When Howard and his sons emerged from their car with Sienna , the reporters swarmed them . " Mr. Hawthorne , " one shouted , " why were you not involved in the search for your wife ? " 12.46 Another shoved a microphone in Adrian's face . " Mr. Hawthorne Jr. , we have reports that your mother called you for help just before her accident . Why didn't you go to her ? Is your old flame more important than your own mother ? " Another turned on Jack . " Dr. Hawthorne , as a renowned surgeon , you've saved countless lives . Why didn't you save your mother's ? How do you feel now that she's gone ? " Even Sienna wasn't spared . " Miss Crest , why did you fake your own disappearance ? Are you aware that bec- ause they were rushing to save you , Mrs. Hawthorne lost her only chance of survival ? " The four of them were blindsided , their faces a mask of confusion . After a moment , Howard started to laugh . " How much did my wife pay you to pull this stunt ? " he asked a reporter . " I get it . She regrets the divorce and wants to make me sweat , right ? She wants me to beg , to grov- el , to get on my knees and plead for her to come home . Fine . I'll go to her hotel right now and get her . There's no shame in wooing your own wife ." Adrian chimed in , " Honestly , Mom is too much . An old woman , still playing these games . But she's my moth- er . I'll go with you and offer a formal apology ." Jack quickly added , " Dad , Adrian , I'll come , too . I was so worried about Sienna , I neglected Mom . I'll go apologize right now . " He called for the butler , telling him to take good care of Sienna . But when the butler appeared , his eyes were red and swollen . " Sir , young masters , where have you been ? I couldn't reach you ! Something terrible has hap- pened . The mistress … and the young mistresses … they're gone ! " " Nonsense ! " Howard roared . " How could Eleanor be dead ? She checked into a five - star hotel . She's living it up ! " It was only when the butler played the security footage of my accident on his phone that the reality hit them . " Sir , you have to see this . The mistress … she's really gone … " Before the butler could finish , Adrian cried out , " Dad ! " Howard was watching the video , watching my car plunge into the sea . His eyes widened in horror . He stagg- ered back , nearly collapsing . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!