When the police finally called on him, Adam had all but given up any hope. He opened the door with trepidation. The officer who talked first was kind-faced. But Adam felt on edge. “Well?” he asked, unable to stop himself.
Officer Higgins said, “We traced her. Let us assure you first that she is safe.” Adam could barely hear the words through the throbbing of his heart. “She has changed cities and is working there. She says she left of her own accord a month ago. The address you found was an apartment she was considering renting, but decided against.”