The Doormat Wife’s Ultimate Glow-Up novel Chapter 358

Reese had just finished dinner with Matthew and Annie when Roman called.

“Ms. Meyer, we found Alex. He’s at an old brickyard outside the city. He’s safe for now. I’m heading over with my team. The local police are on their way too.”

“Alright, I’m coming.”

She hung up and glanced at Matthew, who was holding a sleepy Annie. “Can you send me the location? I need to get over there.”

“Where are you going?” Matthew asked, worry creasing his brow.

“They found Alex. I want to make sure he’s okay.”

“I’m coming with you.”

Reese looked at Annie, who was nearly asleep in his arms, and shook her head. “No, you should take Annie home.”

Matthew didn’t argue. He handed Annie to the nanny and told the driver to take them back. His eyes said he wasn’t about to let Reese go alone. She could see how worried he was, so she didn’t push back. She just reached for the car door, ready to go.

“I’ll drive,” Matthew said quietly.

Reese knew she was too anxious to argue. She nodded. “Okay.”

They got in the car and sped through the city. Streetlights streaked past, the world outside rushing by in a blur. Reese stared out the window, her mind racing, her jaw tight.

Matthew kept glancing at her, trying to sound calm. “Don’t worry. We’ll get there in time.”

“But…” Reese’s voice trembled. She wanted to wait for Roman. Maybe it was safer to let the police handle it. But the look Matthew gave her said there was no time.

He understood her hesitation, but if something happened to Alex, they might lose the evidence against Grace. Who knew what would happen then.

“We can’t wait for Roman.” Matthew tried to sound calm, offering a quick smile. “I’ll check things out. I’ll be quick.”

He took a few steps, then turned back. He dug a pen from his pocket and handed it to her. “There’s a blade hidden in the end. Use it if you need to.”

He twisted the cap to show her. Reese nodded, gripping the pen tight. Matthew hesitated, almost reached out to touch her hair, then stopped himself and slipped away into the shadows.

He moved fast, silent and focused, disappearing into the night like he belonged there.