Leaving While Pregnant：He Goes Crazy！
Chapter 393 Have You Found Him?

Eva's heart was heavy; the thought of her relationship with Michael souring like this was unbearable.

"Mommy, do we have to stay with Uncle Michael? Can't we visit Uncle NightA instead?" Ruby's voice was hopeful.

Eva tightened her hug and whispered back, "Sure, honey. We'll find a time to see Uncle NightA."

Meanwhile, Emily was racked with worry. Had she managed to reach Adrian? Was he aware of her and the child's situation?

They had raced to the coordinates Eva provided immediately after their plane touched down.

Once their car pulled up in front of the hotel, Emily double-checked the landmarks Eva had described and confirmed they were accurate. Impressed by Eva's sharp eye, Emily unbuckled and stepped out of the vehicle.

She was about to stride toward the hotel when Nathan's firm grip stopped her.

"Wait. We can't just barge in," he cautioned.

"Why not? Am I supposed to just sit around here doing nothing?" Emily's voice trembled with urgency.

Nathan gave her a measured look. "I'll go check it out. Stay here and wait for my signal. If I'm not back in thirty, call the cops."

"But you can't go alone!" Emily protested, her fear evident.

Nathan's grip tightened reassuringly. "Emily, if we both go in and things go south, who's gonna call for backup? We need someone on the outside."

She knew he was right, but her loyalty to Eva tugged at her. "It should be me. You wait here."

Nathan gave her a look of gentle exasperation. "Honestly, do you think you can stay cool-headed in there? What if it gets physical?"

She hesitated, the reality of the situation sinking in. "I... might not be the best in a fight."

"So, are we done with the heroics now?"

"Fine. You go. But after twenty minutes, I'm calling 911."

Nathan nodded, his demeanor calm. "There's a café across the street. Wait there. And remember, don't follow me. If I'm not out, call the police, no heroics."

He seemed to sense her impulsive streak and added firmly, "Got it? No rash moves."

Emily wanted to argue, to insist that she was capable, but she swallowed her pride and nodded. "Okay, I get it. Just... be careful."

With a reassuring smile, Nathan headed toward the hotel.

Emily watched him go, her heart in her throat. She couldn't argue; he was here because he chose to help. "Just... keep safe. And look after Eva."

Nathan's smile widened slightly at her concern. "Will do."

Once he was out of sight, Emily took his advice and settled into a café seat by the window. She ordered a coffee but ignored it, her attention fixed on the hotel. Minutes ticked by slowly. Five... ten... Nathan was still inside. Had Eva been found out?

A waiter's offer of a refill snapped her back to reality. She hadn't touched her coffee.

"No, thanks," she declined, then reconsidered. It would look odd to sit without touching her drink. "Actually, could I get some dessert instead? Coffee on an empty stomach doesn't sit well with me." She nibbled at the dessert when it arrived, forcing herself to look casual, then washed it down with a few sips of the now-lukewarm coffee.

Her focus returned to the hotel. Only five more minutes. She'd have to call the cops if Nathan didn't appear soon.

Eva had asked her not to involve the police, but Emily would do what she must.

Her phone's ring nearly made her jump out of her skin. She grabbed it, seeing Nathan's name.

"Stingy guy?" she blurted out, then clapped a hand over her mouth. She'd just used his nickname without thinking. There was a brief pause, then Nathan's voice came through, "Come over."

"Really? Can I? Did you find Eva?"

"No," he replied, his tone level. "The hotel room's empty. Looks like she's been gone a while."

Emily hung up and dashed across the street.

Nathan was waiting at the doorway, looking slightly bemused with the hotel staff at his side.

"That's the place," he said simply.

Emily swept past them into the room. It was clearly vacant.

"Any clues?" she asked.

"Let's look around."

They searched meticulously but turned up nothing.

"This isn't like Eva. She would've left something behind if she was in trouble," Emily said, knowing her friend's resourcefulness. "Which means someone's cleaned up after her," Nathan concluded.

They went back to the staff. "Did anyone return after they checked out?"

"No, they left and didn't come back," a staff member replied.

"But what?" Emily sensed there was more to the story.

"Well, after they left, another group came by. They were... different. Tougher," the staff member said, uncertain.

"A different group?" Emily's mind raced. "Could they be Michael's enemies?"

Nathan caught her eye. "Emily, have you reached out to Adrian?"

Emily hesitated, a thought dawning on her. "You mean..."

"With Adrian's resources, he might've beaten us here."

Hope flickered in Emily's eyes. "That would be a relief. I was afraid..."

"Let's not waste any more time." Nathan was already heading out the door. Emily followed, her spirits lifting slightly with the possibility of a new ally in their search.