Chapter 11 Back at Evermont Base , Graham wasted no time pulling every string he could . He called the Northwyn Republic's Railway Authority directly , his voice cold and unyielding as he demanded a sweep of every passenger record leaving Evermont , searching for Evelyn's name . He leaned on a contact in the Aviation Bureau to keep watch for her . He even mobilized the base's communications unit , tapping into specialized channels in hopes of catching the faintest lead . For days , the command center was a haze of cigarette smoke , filled with the constant shrill of ringing phones and Graham's hoarse outbursts . " Keep digging ! Every train , every station - leave nothing unchecked ! " " No record ? She's flesh and blood , not a ghost ! How does she just disappear ? " " Widen the net ! Sweep every city in the region ! " He was like a lion pacing a cage , restless and on edge , eyes bloodshot , jaw rough with stubble , his whole body wound tight with desperate energy . But no matter how far the search spread , every report came back the same : no trace of Evelyn leaving Evermont . It was as if she had been swallowed by the earth . The loss of control gnawed at him , twisting his gut . Sleepless nights piled up . Cigarettes burned down one after another , the ashtray in his office filling faster than it could be emptied . And still , he stubbornly blamed it on her being reckless - childishly playing some game of hide - and - seek . He convinced himself she was tucked away somewhere he hadn't looked yet , just waiting for him to find her and coax her home . During those days , Sophie kept calling the command center . " Graham , have you found Evelyn yet ? It's so dangerous for her to be out there alone ... This is all my fault . If it weren't for me- " " Graham , don't wear yourself out . You need to take care of your health . I made some chicken soup -want me to bring it over ? " Her voice was always soft , dripping with concern , but she slipped in hints that cut like glass : " She's young , you know ... maybe she met someone and got carried away ? " Once , Graham might have let her " concern " sway him . Chapter 11 47.83 % But the mounting frustration of his fruitless search had burned away any patience he had left . When Sophie called again , repeating the same tired lines , Graham finally snapped , his voice a low growl through the receiver : " I don't have time for this . Don't call the command center again unless it's urgent . The line went dead silent , broken only by Sophie's uneven breathing . It was the first time he had ever shown her such raw irritation . The massive search had yielded nothing , forcing Graham to stop - at least for now . Exhausted , he dragged himself back to the house that once buzzed with warmth but now felt cold and hollow . The moment he pushed open the door , a stale , lifeless scent hit him . His eyes flicked instinctively to the living room couch - empty . No small figure curled up there , dozing as she waited for him . He stepped into the bedroom . The closet door hung half open . Her bright , simple clothes were gone , leaving only his dull uniforms and casual wear behind . On the dresser , the scented cream she'd saved up to buy had vanished . The quirky animal - shaped mug she always used for her coffee was missing . Even the handmade curtains with their uneven stitches had been taken down . She had wiped away every trace of herself - gone with a finality that cut to the bone . Chapter 11 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!