Chapter 81 SETBACK

The day he had started like any other, with the sun rising over the city, casting its golden glow across the bustling streets below. Luke had awoken with a sense of determination, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, but as he stepped through their apartment door, he knew that something was amiss. The silence that greeted him was deafening, a stark contrast to the usual sounds of Hana bustling about in the kitchen, preparing breakfast, or humming softly as she went about her morning routine. With a furrowed brow, Luke glanced around the empty apartment, a sinking feeling settling in his stomach as he realized Hana was nowhere to be found. Panic began to rise within him, threatening to overwhelm him as he frantically searched the apartment, calling out her name in desperation. But there was no response, no sign of Hana anywhere, and with each passing moment, Luke's fear grew stronger, threatening to consume him entirely. With trembling hands, he reached for his phone, h