Chapter 80

By the time night fell, Jacob thought he would go crazy. He had thought he would catch up with Isabelle outside the hospital once he left Naomi behind. But she had been nowhere to be seen, and she had switched off her phone. Hours later, he still had no idea where she was. He had looked everywhere he could think of–the office, their apartment, her parent’s house. Wherever she was, he had to find her. If he had to search all night, so be it. He was sitting in his car with her diamond ring in his hand when he received a call from Kevin. He had instructed his assistant to remain outside their apartment building and watch it in case Isabelle came back. Meanwhile, Jacob drove around the city, hoping to get a glimpse of her on the streets. He accepted the call quickly, knowing Kevin wouldn’t call unless there was something to report. “Yes?” “She just went up to the apartment,” Kevin told him. “Stay put,” Jacob instructed, starting the car. “I’m on my way. If she leaves before I get there, fo