Chapter 7

Celeste rushed back to the house as well, assuming that something had happened to Arthur. When she noticed the panicked look on his face, she asked, "What happened?" Arthur ignored her as he wore a somber expression. Then, he grabbed his keys before whirling around and dashing outside again. Celeste stumbled after him. "Don't leave me behind again, Arthur," she shouted, her voice thick with tears. But Arthur slammed his foot on the accelerator. He was driving so fast that the scenery on either side of the car turned into a smear of colors. When he arrived at the airport, he used the flight information that his assistant had found out to search for Isabelle. Unfortunately, the plane had already taken off. He was too late. Arthur's heart pounded in his chest. He felt his strength draining from his body as he staggered backward. He covered his face as tears began to stream down his cheeks. As he stared at the information board, his tears dripped to the floor, drawing alarmed look