"It’s been two days, Anna. Two days and—nothing. Her phone rings out, the calls just go to voicemail, and I..."
"That’s enough!" Anna snapped, cutting him off mid-sentence. She crossed her arms tightly over her chest. "I know exactly what the two of you are doing. This is the plan, right? Use my mother to reel me back in because you know that’s where I’m weak? You orchestrated this whole 'disappearance' just to force me home."
He flinched as if she’d slapped him. "What are you even saying? Of course I want you back. Your mother wants you back. But this isn't some game, Anna. She is actually gone. I haven't slept; I’m losing my mind here!" He paced a tight circle, his face flushing a deep, frustrated red.
"I don't believe a word that comes out of your mouth," Anna said, her voice trembli
