Chapter 5

Nathan's POV

It was after midnight when Nathan returned to the Manhattan apartment.

Evelyn still hadn't replied to the message he had sent earlier that evening.

"I have a business dinner tonight. Don't wait for me."

That was unusual.

In seven years, she had almost never ignored him completely. Even when she was upset, she would usually send back a short "Okay" or "Got it."

Nathan entered the code and pushed open the door.

The apartment was dark.

"Evelyn?"

No answer.

He switched on the living room light. Everything looked normal at first. The couch was neat, the coffee table…