The Substitute Wife's Silent Scream

as Kiara disappeared beneath the waves. The conne

d a chaotic whirl. He had to g

h away. He swam frantically, his eyes scanning the black surface. "Ki

hed from the shore. She saw him dive in after Kiara, and a cold, hard knot of jealousy

his lungs burning. He searched until his limbs were numb, until h

was

p and painful it felt like a physical b

ith betrayal as he'd pushed her toward the gunman.

kille

urning his throat. He finally lost consciousness,

ell of antiseptic assaulting his senses. Ai

you're okay," she cri

is eyes wild. "Where

ng..." Aislinn began,

the shouts of doctors and nurses. He had to find her. He had to. H

arch operation. He poured millions of dollars into it, hirin

nothing.

head of security reported, his face grim. "There's not

s voice cracking. "I want her found

ion growing with each passing day.