Preston sped through the city streets , his face etched with desperation . When he left with Camilla , he had already struck a deal with the kidnappers - another fifty million and they would release Aurelia . His car arrived at the factory , and before it even came to a complete stop , Preston rushed out frantically . But when he burst inside , there was nothing left except dried bloodstains on the ground . He stood there in a daze , an unbearable thought forming in his mind . " Aurelia ... Aurelia ... " He searched everywhere like a madman . When the police arrived , he was so frantic he was ready to drop to his knees . " Please help me find my wife . She means everything to me ! " 2 P 2 # No matter how the officers tried to comfort him , he couldn't hear a word . His emotions overwhelmed him until he collapsed unconscious . When he woke up again, he was in a hospital room . Preston looked around confused , then scrambled out of bed and ran toward the door , still calling Aurelia's name . His assistant had no choice but to stop him : " Mr. Rothwell , maybe you should check on Miss Kane first ! " Preston froze , then heard his assistant sigh : " Miss Kane was traumatized . The baby ... didn't make it . " Those words hit him like a thunderbolt . Preston stood frozen , his hands trembling uncontrollably . Finally , he gave up and turned back : " Which room . is Camilla in ? " After getting the information from his assistant , he headed straight there . When he reached the room , he saw Camilla with red - rimmed eyes . Seeing him , she broke down sobbing : " Preston ! " 09:38 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 4.6 % Chapter The baby ... It's gotte Preston Bowned deeply . Strede over and pulled her into his arms , comforting her gently . For the next several days , he stayed by Camilla's side , afraid she would be devastated by the loss of the baby . A week later , the police called . " Mr. Rothwell , we've caught the kidnappers . Would you like to come in ? " Aurelia's delicate face suddenly flashed in his mind . Preston's heart clenched , and he immediately agreed . But just as he was about to leave , Camilla grabbed his wrist tightly . " Preston . " Her voice choked : " If you find Aurelia , will you abandon me ? " Preston comforted her gently : " How could I ? " Only after Camilla's emotions stabilized did he leave the hospital for the police station . " Mr. Rothwell , after a week - long manhunt , we successfully captured the kidnappers . According to their confession , after they hurt Miss Stone and you left , they released her . " " Afterward , they were worried about potential consequences and fled secretly , so they don't know Miss Stone's final whereabouts . When we learned this , we immediately searched the area but found no trace of her . " The officer hesitated : " So there are only two possibilities ... First , something happened to her . But we're leaning toward the second - Miss Stone is still alive , but for some reason doesn't want to surface , or she's encountered danger . We're still investigating , but it may take time . " In that moment , Preston stood frozen , unable to process what he'd heard . He paused , then thanked them in confusion and left the station . Back in his car , his gaze was cold and sharp , his dark eyes flashing dangerously . When he made the call , his voice was urgent : " Start investigating Aurelia's whereabouts immediately . I want her found - dead or alive ! " After hanging up , his hands wouldn't stop shaking , and his eyes finally reddened . All he could think about were the precious moments he'd shared with Aurelia . " Aurelia . " His voice was hoarse , catching slightly in his throat . 09:39 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 4.8 % Chapter 8 " Why couldn't you wait a little longer for me ? " The search lasted half a month . To help Camilla recover from the trauma of losing the baby , Preston traveled with her for two weeks . The moment their plane landed and they returned , his assistant called . " Mr. Rothwell , we've discovered that Ms ... Secretary Stone didn't die . After searching extensively , we found eyewitnesses who confirmed that someone rescued her . " Upon hearing this , Preston's brow furrowed immediately . During the past half month away , he had thought about Aurella more and more frequently . And now , he finally knew for certain - she was alive ! " Then keep looking . Find her and bring her back ! " But his assistant's voice on the phone was hesitant . " Mr. Rothwell , we've tried , but Secretary Stone's whereabouts seem to be deliberately hidden . Perhaps ... she doesn't want to see you . " Preston was stunned speechless . He hung up the phone and met Camilla's hurt eyes . She acted coy : " Preston , since we can't find Aurelia anyway , can't we just ... stop looking ? " Yes , he didn't love Aurelia anymore anyway . Wouldn't it be better to just stop searching ? But he simply couldn't let her go . Since Aurelia had been gone , his life had fallen apart . No one made him nutritious breakfasts or kept his clothes immaculately organized or took care of his daily needs . Now he felt like he was missing both hands . His breathing grew heavy as he answered seriously : " I have to find her . I owe her that much . " 09:39