Chapter 2203

A chill crept up Jason’s spine. He shoved the paperwork aside, grabbed his jacket, and rushed home.

The apartment was empty.

Panic set in. He pulled out his phone and dialed Cecilia—the emergency contact Chelsea had once insisted he save.

Chelsea had offered Cecilia’s number for situations they never expected to face. Now, that precaution felt grimly prophetic.

Cecilia was in the middle of work when the unfamiliar number flashed on her screen. She hesitated, then answered.

“Hello? May I ask who’s calling?” Her tone was polite but cautious.

“This is Jason Whitaker, Chelsea Rainsworth’s boyfriend. Am I speaking with Ms. Smith?”