Chapter 1396

He fully understood how Felipe felt. Whether she was or was not Cathy, her existence was still a ray of hope to Felipe.

Madeline signed Jeremy’s discharge papers, and as they were on the way home, Madeline gave Sean a call. She asked if Eloise had been found yet, but Sean said no.

Eloise going missing had fueled Madeline’s unease.

Jeremy understood how Madeline felt. “Don’t blame yourself, Linnie. This isn’t your fault. Life is full of surprises and unexpected incidents, so we can’t prevent everything. Mom could be on the way home for all we know.”

Madeline smiled softly, knowing that Jeremy was only trying to console and comfort her.

“You’re right, Jeremy. It’s also impossible for us to know if the unexpected would be something good or bad. Like Cathy.” She looked up to meet the man’s gaze. “Do you remember how you asked Cathy to return to Glendale and asked Adam for pain medication when we were in F Country back then?”

“Yeah.” Jeremy nodded. “That’s what I was wondering about just now. If she truly is Cathy, then it’d be likely that she exchanged contacts with Adam.”

“I hope it’s Cathy.” Madeline prayed internally. “Hope is not lost as long as she’s alive.”

“That must be what Felipe is thinking too. As long as Cathy’s still alive, even if as someone else’s wife, I’m sure he’ll be happy.”

Madeline agreed with Jeremy but how were they supposed to prove that Amy was Cathy?

Less than 20 minutes later, Madeline and Jeremy returned to the manor. The first thing she did was ask Karen about Eloise’s situation. “Did my mom drop by, Mom?”

Karen was stunned. “Didn’t she leave with the both of you this morning? What happened to your head, Jeremy? What’s with all the bandages?”

“It’s just a surface injury, I’m alright,” Jeremy replied casually as he was more worried about where Eloise was. “Stay home and take care of the kids, Linnie. I’ll go meet up with Dad. Mom can’t go too far on her own.”

“Stay home, Jeremy. I know you said you’re fine, but I’m still worried.” Madeline held him back. “Go back to rest in the room.”

“I’m really alright,” Jeremy stressed.

Even so, Madeline was firm and gave a displeased expression. “I told you to go and rest, didn’t I? Or do you want to fight about this?”

“…” Jeremy conceded and returned to rest in the room as per Madeline’s orders.

Madeline exhaled a sigh of relief and notified Karen before she left the house to meet up with Sean.

The two made multiple rounds around the streets of Montgomery Manor, but there were no leads to where Eloise had gone.

Eloise had clearly walked into the ruins, so how did she just vanish into thin air?

Seconds turned into minutes, then minutes turned into hours. The sun had already begun to set before they knew it. Standing dazedly in the middle of the road where cars drove past beside her, Madeline frowned.

“Where are you, Mom? I’m so worried about you.”

Madeline’s expression was filled with frustration as she thought about the hardships and pain she had been through just for her family to finally reunite.

Now, her mother was missing.

With Eloise’s mental state, Madeline’s concern intensified.

Madeline was about to call the police when her phone suddenly rang.

She picked up the call from Jeremy without hesitation. “I haven’t found Mom yet, Jeremy.”

She stated straightforwardly, only to hear Jeremy speak in a strange tone. “Come home first, Linnie.”

Madeline found Jeremy’s tone unusual. “Do you have any news about Mom?”

Instead of explaining, Jeremy repeated himself and stressed, “Come home first, Linnie. You and Dad.”

“Jeremy?”