Spring Without Return - Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Ethan stood in stunned silence for a long moment before snapping back to reality. He turned to the staff member and demanded sharply, "Who posted her bail? Did they leave a name or contact information?" The employee checked the system again and shook his head. "The bail was handled through an attorney. The lawyer provided complete legal documentation, but no personal information was left behind. "We verified the lawyer's credentials according to procedure, and everything was valid.

However, when we later tried to contact them, the phone number on file had already been disconnected." Ethan's expression darkened until it looked like a storm was gathering across his face. He called his assistant at once. "Find out who bailed Vivian out. I do not care what methods you use. I want that person's identity. "Check her recent calls and spending records. Do not overlook anyone who had contact with her." "Yes, Mr. Ferguson.

I will arrange people to investigate immediately and report back as soon as we find anything." After hanging up, Ethan stared at the empty entrance of the detention center as panic spread through him. Vivian had lived in Stormbay for five years. Besides him and the people he arranged to watch her, she barely interacted with anyone. For his sake, she had cut ties with her family across the ocean and severed every connection she had there. So who could have quietly bailed her out and erased every trace afterward?

The questions circled endlessly in his mind, leaving him restless and unable to calm down. He drove back to the company and locked himself inside his office. Vivian's face filled his thoughts. He always believed he controlled everything. He thought Vivian could never leave him. Now she had vanished from his world in the most unexpected way. Aknock sounded at the door. Ethan forced down his irritation. "Come in." Olivia walked inside carrying the child, a gentle smile on her face. "Ethan, I made soup for you. You have been busy all day. Drink some while it is warm." Ethan did not look at her.

"Leave it there." Olivia's smile stiffened, but she placed the thermos on. the desk and walked toward him. "Ethan... are you still thinking about Ms. Quinn? "Talready heard what happened. Maybe you should not worry too much. She is smart. Maybe she figured things out and asked a friend to bail her out so she could start over somewhere else." Ethan stayed silent. Olivia glanced at him and continued in a careful tone. "However, Ms. Quinn does not have friends in Stormbay. For someone to suddenly spend that much effort helping her... could it be... "Could it be someone she already knew before?