💘ENTWINED DESTINIES 💘

LOST AND FOUND

💗CH-4💗

Caterina finishes her shift and prepares to check on Magnus, but his room is empty. A wave of worry washes over her; he is newly pregnant and has been feeling overwhelmed lately. She knows he might be searching for his sister-in-law, Dorothea, but she feels a growing sense of dread.

Realizing she can't find him herself, Caterina picks up her phone and calls her friend, Doctor Alexander. After a few rings, he answers.

"Hey, Caterina. What's going on?"

Cat: I can't find Magnus. I think he might have gone looking for Dorothea, (she replies, her voice trembling with concern).

Alec: Have you checked the usual spots? (He asks, already moving toward his car ).

Cat : I checked his room and the common areas. I'm really worried about him, (she admits ). He's been so stressed, and the pregnancy is new for him.

Alec: Okay, I'll come over right away. Let's check the gardens first. Stay put( he says, his tone reassuring).

Caterina hangs up, her heart racing. She waits anxiously, pacing the floor of the nurses' station. Every moment feels like an eternity. She thinks of Magnus, his gentle nature, and how he often hides his struggles behind a brave face.

Moments later, Alexander arrives, his expression serious yet calm. "Let's head to the gardens," he says, and they quickly walk outside.

They scan the pathways and benches, calling out for Magnus. The vibrant flowers and tall trees that usually bring comfort now seem daunting.

Cat: Magnus! Where are you? ( She calls, her voice echoing through the garden).

After several minutes of searching, Caterina's stomach knots with worry. "Where could he be?" she murmurs, feeling helpless.

Alec : I'll check the nearby park (Alexander suggests). He might have gone there for some space. We can split up; I'll cover the east side, and you take the west.

Caterina nods, grateful for his support. "Okay, be careful. I'll call if I see anything."

As they part ways, Caterina's mind races with thoughts of Magnus. She remembers the last time they spoke; he seemed anxious and distant, and now he is alone. She continues searching, calling out his name, but the garden remains silent.

After what feels like an eternity, Alexander returns, looking even more concerned. "No sign of him," he says, shaking his head. "We need to consider other places he might go."

Cat: What if something happened to him? He needs us.(She feels a wave of exhaustion).

Alec: We'll keep searching. Let's not lose hope.(While Alec places a reassuring hand on her shoulder).

As they wait for news, Caterina takes a deep breath, reminding herself that Magnus is resilient. They will find him; she just has to believe it.

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Magnus walks through the dense forest, the sounds of nature surrounding him. The tall trees sway gently in the breeze, their leaves whispering secrets he can't quite grasp. He feels a mixture of anxiety and determination. His mind races as he searches for Dorothea, his sister-in-law, feeling the weight of his recent pregnancy bearing down on him.

He recalls the last conversation with Caterina, who had been so supportive. But now, alone in the woods, he struggles with feelings of isolation. He knows he shouldn't have left the facility, but the need to find Dorothea pulls him forward.