The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 2245

Things hadn't been the same since Wayne's whereabouts became unknown.

For the better part of six months, Rosalynn sent a single message each day, her emotions surprisingly steady, always opening with, "Today marks day N since you started your treatment."

Until the very last message.

"Today is day 299 since you sought treatment, Wayne. Penn brought over some bad news, and after much thought, I sent your old cell phone to you. If you must give those five years a meaning, I hope it's the motivation to come back to us, not a never-ending fear that keeps me waiting."

Wayne played that voice message over and over.

After a while, he exited Rosalynn's chat and clicked on his daughter's icon.d2

Ivy's messages were less frequent, about one or two a day.

During the time Wayne was missing, she'd send a message to Wayne every night before bed.

Upon opening the first one, Wayne listened as Ivy tried to hold back her tears, "Daddy, I miss you so much. I'm scared every day. When will you come back to hug me..."

Her message ended with sobs she could no longer contain.

Wayne felt his heart breaking.

On Christmas, she cried, "Daddy's a big liar. You promised we'd spend Christmas together. I had everything ready. Where are you?"

Half a month later.

"Mommy was crying again today, and the housekeepers are whispering. They say you're dead, that my brother and I are so pitiful, just found our real dad and now he's gone. Are you really dead, Daddy? What's Mommy supposed to do? I don't like when Mommy cries. I'm not mad you broke your promise, nor am I mad that you didn't want Cory and me before. Please, Daddy, don't be dead. Come back to us, I'm begging you."

A few days passed.