Marrying my secret admirer after my husband's fake death novel Chapter 108

Although Justin was tense, Jayne’s nerves had already shattered. He needed to hold it together–for both their sakes.

Jayne had come to him for help, not to add to the chaos.

Steadying himself, Justin reached for Jayne’s wrist. “This was an accident. How could anyone blame you? Before Edith disappeared, did she see anyone from the Vance family?”

Jayne closed her eyes, searching her memory, then shook her head. “No, she hadn’t. Do you really think this has something to do with the Vances? I know their relationship with Edith wasn’t close, but I can’t imagine they’d do something illegal.”

Justin lowered his gaze, deep in thought. What he needed to know was whether Edith had truly gone missing–or simply run away from the wedding.

When Jayne confirmed Edith hadn’t contacted the Vances, relief mingled with dread inside him. She wasn’t trying to escape the marriage. But that only made his anxiety worse. At least if she’d run away, she’d be safe–just somewhere out of reach, not in danger.

He squeezed Jayne’s hand. “Mom, I promise you, as long as I’m here, nothing will happen to Edith.”

Jayne still looked worried, but her panic had eased. She hadn’t expected Justin to react like this–so calm, so responsible. Before she’d called him, she’d been afraid the Hawksleys would think the Sumners were too much trouble, that Justin wouldn’t want to get involved in their mess. But his steady support was like a lifeline.

Silently, Jayne prayed: Edith, Justin is a good man. If you come home safe, your future is in good hands.

Justin led her to his car. “Mom, please wait here. I’m going back into the

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abbey to take another look.”

Jayne wanted to follow, but Justin stopped her. “I can’t let you put yourself in danger again.”

He searched every corner of Sylvan Abbey but found nothing useful. Just then, his phone rang. Only when he answered did he realize his fingers were trembling.

Thankfully, Henson had good news.

“She’s out in an abandoned area. I’ve sent you the location. I’m heading

there now.”

There was no time for questions. Justin sprinted to his car, stumbling over the steps in his panic and scraping his knee. Blood welled up, but he barely noticed. He jumped in, started the engine, and checked the map on his phone.

He’d have to pass by the Sumner home. Justin took a deep breath. “Mom, we know where Edith is now. I’ll take you back to the house first. Don’t

worry–I won’t let anything happen to her.”

Jayne understood; following would only get in the way. As she got out, she said quietly, “Justin, please–take care of Edith.”

Before she could close the door, Justin met her eyes. “Mom, Edith is my wife. Her problems are my problems. Don’t thank me for that.”

Jayne stood at the curb, watching as Justin’s car sped off into the night, not slowing down for a moment.

Maybe she’d underestimated him. Justin truly had a strong sense of responsibility.

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