PIECES

Part 24

Anna’s POV

I waited patiently for Abel to return, but he didn’t. He had gone to work and hadn’t come back.

He called about two hours ago, saying he was on his way home… and now, he still hadn’t shown up.

What could be keeping him?

I tried calling several times, but he didn’t pick up — then his phone suddenly went off.

That was when the fear settled in my chest.

“Could it be that he has regained his memories?” I whispered, trembling.

My legs went numb. I had to sit before they gave way. I tried forcing myself to think positively, but nothing came to mind.

Then came a knock at the door.

I rushed to open it… and froze.

Abel stood there — but something in him had changed. His gaze was dark, cold, almost intimidating.

I swallowed hard, forcing a smile as I stepped aside for him to en