Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Where Is Jane

"It's already eleven, but Jane hasn't returned yet. Where could she be? Mingling with men?"

Patrick had just gone downstairs to get a glass of water when he overheard Melissa's irritable comments.

Beatrice added, "She must have led a wild life in the countryside. Who knows if she's out partying at some bar? What a nuisance!"

Patrick couldn't help but feel a peculiar sensation in his chest when he heard their words. But when he remembered Jane's behavior the previous night, that feeling quickly evaporated. Jane's whereabouts were none of his concern.

Beatrice noticed Patrick and turned her attention to him. "I know you don't care about Jane. However, you can't allow her to do as she pleases while she's under our roof. Any misstep on her part would tarnish your reputation. After all, many people know she's your fiancée. I suggest you end the engagement and have her leave this house. Who knows what kind of trouble she might cause if she stays. We can't clean up after her or deal with the consequences of her actions. It's the sensible thing to do."

Patrick shrugged nonchalantly and responded, "Grandpa mentioned that the engagement would be terminated in three months."

Beatrice was taken aback. "So she'll be staying here for three whole months?" She exclaimed, "Oh my! She's only been here a few days, and I already can't stand her. You'd better discuss this with your grandpa and get her out of here as soon as possible!"

"Why don't you discuss it with him yourself?" Patrick shot back, raising an eyebrow. This suggestion silenced Beatrice; she knew that bringing up such a topic with Mike would only result in a harsh reprimand.

Patrick returned upstairs, unwilling to engage further in the conversation.

Upon entering his study, he noticed a message on his phone. He clicked on it and saw a single word: "Help."

The message had come from an unfamiliar number, which led him to assume it might be some sort of prank. He put his phone aside and attempted to continue working, but for some reason, he couldn't focus and felt restless.

The clock had already struck twelve.

After taking a shower, Patrick lay in bed, but sleep eluded him. He tossed and turned, his mind racing. He kept wondering why Jane hadn't returned yet and where she could be.