Everleigh’s POV
It has been three days since Nathan left the house. He's nowhere to be found. I called his only friend, who is currently out of town, but he claimed not to know where Nathan is. Nathan doesn’t socialize much, so where could he have gone? I even searched nearby hotels, but found nothing. The frustration is suffocating, wrapping around me like a cold shroud.
I dragged my suitcase downstairs.
“Where are you going, dear?” Nathan’s mother asked, watching her morning program.
“I’m leaving, Aunt.”
“Leaving?” she repeated, surprised. “Why are you leaving?”
“I’m tired, Aunt,” I said, squatting in front of her and placing my hands on her lap. “Nathan left three days ago, and I haven’t heard from him. Isn’t this marriage as good as over?”
She gently squeezed my hand. “I underst
