Chapter 1575
Unfiltered anger. “If anything happens to Belinda, you’re to blame!” Her words were sharp, cutting through without regard for Faye’s feelings.
Wandering into these dark, creepy woods at such an hour, without even a phone—Faye’s actions had dragged everyone into searching for her, and now, Belinda was missing too.
Catherine’s heart burned with anger, and even Johnson’s expression was stern toward Faye. He didn’t find anything wrong with Catherine blaming her.
Faye froze, stunned by Catherine’s bluntness.
Speechless, she lowered her head, covering her mouth as quiet sobs escaped her.
Meanwhile, Johnson was already on the phone with Ben, relaying that Faye had been found but Belinda was missing.
Johnson deliberately emphasized that the missing person was Lucas’s future wife, a detail that carried profound significance.
When Ben heard that, his expression underwent a dramatic transformation on the other end of the line. He immediately provided Johnson with his most solemn assurance, saying, “Please don’t allow yourself to worry, Mr. Hoffman. I’ll establish contact with our personnel immediately and ensure she is found.”
Johnson felt completely satisfied with Ben’s professional response and unwavering commitment. “Excellent. Ensure that your team pays meticulous attention to any ringing phones they might detect and searches thoroughly for areas illuminated by light.”
“Understood.”
After ending the call with decisive finality, Johnson turned his attention toward Faye, addressing her in a neutral tone. “Faye, you should make your way down the mountain immediately. You’ve sustained a twisted ankle, so it would be wisest for you not to participate in our search efforts.”
Johnson and Catherine had discovered Faye trapped within a deep pit carved into the mountainside.
She had been desperately calling out for help when they found her. Faye explained that she had lost her footing and tumbled into the treacherous pit.
Her foot had twisted painfully during the fall, and due to the pit’s considerable depth, she found herself completely unable to climb out, leaving her no alternative but to remain seated and cry out for help.
“I absolutely refuse to return!” Faye immediately shook her head with fierce determination, rejecting Johnson’s reasonable suggestion.
She bit down hard on her lower lip and said, “Belinda is missing because of my actions. I bear the responsibility to help find her. Please don’t concern yourself with my condition: I’ll exercise extreme caution. I won’t push my physical limits beyond reason or slow down your progress.”
Faye’s earnestness radiated through every word she spoke.
Witnessing her unshakeable determination, Johnson decided not to press further.
The absolute priority at this critical moment remained finding Belinda as soon as possible.
Thus, the group resumed their search for Belinda.