JAYDEN POV
I laid on my side and just watched Will sleep. I saw tears were still on his face, so I wiped them off. We will make this work, we have to. I have to convince him to stay before tomorrow or I won't make the wedding.
My phone vibrated and I ignored it. I want to make sure I can comfort him when he wakes up. Whatever it is, it can wait. When my phone went off four more times, I took it and went outside the room. He's too tired to go far and I will stay in the hallway so he can't leave without me knowing.
"Hello?"
"Why did you fly back to your old place? You're getting married."
I sighed deeply, "father. I just came to make sure Will and the kids would not need to bother me for the entire time of the wedding and the honeymoon. That's it."
"I'll remind you, you're marrying Jenny. End of story."
"Understood."
"Get things settled there and get back to Chicago. Jenny is starting to worry."
"I will." I hung up and leaned on the wall behind me. What a mess. I went back to the bedroom and my heart stopped.
The sheets were messed up, the window was open, and he was gone. I rushed to the window and looked down to see nothing unusual. Where did he go?! I can't let him leave, not until we figure this out.
I raced down the hall, staircase, and the front door. He was gone. I rushed to pull out my phone and hit her contact.
"What?" Cora growled as I felt heated.
"He got away!" I yelled, "call everyone we know in the area to look for him."
She groaned, "you know what, Jayden." I head her take a deep breath, "you do it! After the wedding, I'm quitting this job. I can't stand by and watch you make this mistake anymore. Will was the right one and you chose money over him. I hope he leaves you and finds real happiness because you aren't good enough for him or those kids!" She took a deep breath, "get to the airport. Your dad wants you back by the end of the day."
The call dropped and I stood there in shock. Cora had never talked to me like that, ever. I rushed to message everyone I knew in the area to look for him. I then went inside and grabbed the things I brought with me.
I requested a car and, once it got there, I paid the guy extra to drive around the neighborhood. After 20 minutes, the man had to begin the drive to the airport.
I continually messaged neighbors and friends in the area to find out what they could about Will and the kids. At this point, they wouldn't get out of the town without me knowing and giving me a chance to stop them.
After I got back, Cora refused to speak to me and kept our adjoining door locked. I was startled when my phone went off.
"Hey, baby!"
I fought not to groan; I don't want to talk to her right now. "Hi Jenny. Is everything okay?"
"Yeah. Your dad called me and wants us to meet in his suite for dinner tonight. He said to meet him there in an hour."
"Sure, I will be there."
She paused, but didn't hang up. "So what did you do?"
"What?"
"I've never seen Cora this mad at you. What did you do? You even made her cry."
I groaned, "we decided that she shouldn't work for me after the wedding. We just argued about work stuff. Nothing to stress about."
"Okay....well I will see you soon."
I hung up and fell back onto my bed. How did this all fall apart?! I had everything figured out! I dialed a number and waited.
"Jayden? What's up?"
"Ean, hey." I sighed, "have you heard from Marie today?"
"Uhhhh no, why? I'm out of the country on a shoot and she is busy with Willow."
"When you talk to her, can you see if she's talked to Will recently?"
"Sure. Is everything alright?"
"Yeah! We just had an arguement right before I went on a trip and won't answer my calls. I just wanted to see if she has spoken or seen him and the kids. Just to make sure they are doing okay."
"I'll ask her and let you know."
"Thanks, man. Bye." I hung up and began getting ready for dinner. Surely, dad wanted me in my best. After I got ready, I knocked on our adjoining door. "Cora?"
There was a long, quiet pause. "What?"
"Are you coming to dinner with Jenny and my dad?"
"I am."
"I'm going to head up. I'll see you up there." She never responded so, after a few minutes of waiting in silence, I left. I went up to the penthouse and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
I walked inside and was surprised to see the woman next to Jenny. She looked to me and gave me a stiff, forced smile.
"Adeline, I wasn't expecting you until the ceremony."
She stiffened further, "I thought I would come see if I could help everyone with the preperations."
I sat on the other side of Jenny and smiled to my parents that sat across from me. "You look tired, sweetie. Have you been sleeping?"
I nodded to my mom, "yeah, sorry. Just a lot of things to get done before the wedding."
I turned to look to my sister, "well, I'm glad to see you. It's been a while."
She nodded before giving me a sharp glare, "it has."
Another knock came to the door and I was shocked stiff as two people came into the room. Cora smiled with a slight wickedness as she stood beside him.
"What are you doing here?" I asked as I felt my heart race and my stomach flip.