Chapter 257

Michael Owens kept calling Emma Grace, but all he got was the automated message saying her phone was off. Just then, a girl in her early twenties walked towards the restroom. Michael’s eyes lit up like he’d found his savior. He quickly stepped in front of her. Getting blocked suddenly, the girl looked a little annoyed. But when she looked up and saw a handsome guy standing there, she blushed right away. "Hey, could you check the restroom for me? See if there’s a woman about this tall, wearing a white blazer?" Michael asked, even using his hands to show Emma’s height. "Oh—sure." The girl’s mood lifted as she walked inside, though she clearly looked a bit disappointed. Michael waited anxiously. As soon as she came out, he rushed over. "Is she in there?" "Nope, it’s empty." Now confirmed Emma wasn’t inside, Michael assumed they must’ve just missed each other. He thanked the girl and started walking again. Lots of people passed by the corner where Emma was crying, but no one stopped. It wa