Chapter 6
The days turned into weeks, and Alice heard nothing from Ethan. She tried calling him and texting him, but he didn't respond. She even went to his office, but he wasn't there.
Alice was beside herself with worry and confusion. She had no idea where Ethan was or what he was doing, and she didn't know who to turn to for help.
One day, Alice received a mysterious package in the mail. It was a small box with no return address, and inside was a note from Ethan.
"Dear Alice," the note read. "I'm sorry for disappearing like this. I wish I could explain everything to you, but I can't. Please don't try to find me. It's not safe for you. I love you, and I'll be back as soon as I can."
Alice felt a mix of relief and frustration. At least now she knew that Ethan was okay, but she still
