Abbie’s world turns upside down when her husband vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a cryptic note: “Don’t search for me.” Days pass in an agonizing blur, with every call to friends and family ending in dead ends. When the police refuse to help, Abbie is left helpless in their now-quiet suburban home, surrounded by memories of Matthew.
The children’s questions about their father deepen her despair, but she tries to remain strong. One evening, as she tucks the kids into bed, her phone buzzes with an unexpected call from her mother-in-law, Claire.
“Abbie,” Claire’s voice trembled, “there’s something I need to tell you, but you must promise me—you can’t tell Matthew.”
Abbie froze. “What do you mean? What’s going on?”
“Matthew has been hiding something… something from his past. I don’t know everything, but it might explain why he left.”
Abbie’s heart raced as Claire shared fragmented details of secrets long buried. With a mix of fear and determination, Abbie realized she couldn’t wait for Matthew to come back—she had to uncover the truth herself.
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