Chapter 1728

"Five minutes! Just five more minutes, and we'll be there!" Belle clutched her phone inside the car, her voice brimming with excitement. From the moment she left the hotel, got into the car, and until now, she was in an incredibly exhilarated state. Her excitement grew as the vehicle exited the highway and entered the town. It was obvious—she was eagerly looking forward to today's wedding. Dylan sat beside her, listening to her overly enthusiastic voice. Feeling uneasy, he leaned against the car window, glancing at the scenery outside before checking the time on his phone. It was past seven in the morning. The sky outside was bright and clear, yet his heart felt clouded with unease, weighed down by immense pressure. Ever since his call with Scott, he was not able to shake off a sense of dread. Something felt off. Yet, after hanging up, Scott went completely silent—no further messages, no follow-up calls. More than two hours passed, and there was no word from him at all. Dylan