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Chapter 34

Chapter 34:

“I don’t need you to take care of me, not with your hand still healing,” Eileen said to Huey.

She eased the covers aside, making an effort to rise. The room stayed still this time. Her equilibrium had returned. As long as she kept her movements measured, she wouldn’t feel dizzy.

With deliberate care, Eileen organized the food containers and placed a chair for Huey. Huey eased into the chair, concern furrowing his brow. “Is your head clearer now? If you’re steady, I can start arranging our discharge. I need to take care of some business back in Onaland tomorrow.”

“The dizziness has passed. I feel alright now,” Eileen said. Time had slipped away from her, disrupting her plans to return to Onaland today. Eileen surmised that Bryan and Vivian had likely already left.

Huey seemed to anticipate her thoughts. “Bryan and Vivian caught a flight back today. Some of my friends spotted them earlier,” he said.

Eileen nodded and made a decision. “There’s a flight to Onaland early tomorrow. I’ll secure our seats.”

While Huey focused on his meal, Eileen took care of the travel arrangements. By the time she had confirmed their journey, Huey’s plate was empty.

Huey stood up. “Finish up, then pack. I’ll take care of our discharge forms.”

Eileen nodded, quickly finishing her meal. Together with Huey, they secured a taxi and returned to the hotel. Silence greeted Eileen in the presidential suite; her own belongings were nowhere in sight.

With a thoughtful pause, she approached the closet and found her suitcase perfectly arranged inside, its contents restored to orderly precision. Could Bryan have anticipated Vivian’s actions and organized her luggage beforehand?

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Eileen exhaled slowly, collected her belongings, and rejoined Huey. Later, seated on the plane, Eileen glanced at the latest headlines on her phone. Then, her fingers wandered to her messages with Bryan. Their exchange lingered on the details of their most recent project.

On a whim, Eileen captured the view outside the plane window: a canvas of blue skies and white clouds sprawling above the vast airport. Without adding any caption, she posted the picture and switched off her phone.

At Onaland Airport, Eileen emerged with her and Huey’s luggage to find Bailee waiting. Bailee’s face lit up as she approached. “Eileen, your picture tipped me off about your return! I was here with clients and guessed you’d be arriving about now.”

Eileen ventured away from Onaland; Bailee was her point of contact, ready to step in for Ruby if needed. Bailee’s attention shifted to Huey’s bandaged hand, her expression dimming. “Why are you here at the airport with Eileen, and what happened to your hand?”

“I went to Lakedale for a match. The hand injury is just a small mishap,” Huey responded with a dismissive wave, feigning indifference.

Eileen considered their next steps. “You need to rest. Stay at Bailee’s place for a few days; it’ll be more convenient for me to look after you.”

nature, took the bags from her hands, guessing that Huey might have

“That works for me. I’ve started a new job, and there are plenty

recognizing Eileen’s sense of

straight to Bailee’s place. She sent Bailee and Huey back and detoured to her own home

still holding the scent of sandalwood from Bryan. As she gathered her clothes, Eileen’s thoughts drifted to whether Vivian was aware of the depth of

for now, Eileen focused on her immediate task. With a selection of everyday clothes and essentials packed, she made her

on her post. Comments from old classmates filled the thread, envying her freedom to travel. These were friends who were now parents, their days revolving around their homes and

crossroads, Eileen mused over the sentiment. The appeal of a steady home life tugged at her. She acknowledged internally that her own

Eileen reached Bailee’s place. Bailee

you a hand,” Eileen offered, setting aside her belongings and getting ready to work

some vegetables. “You can be on washing duty, and

nodded and threw a curious look towards the

are visiting home. They’re fine with

Eileen joined in the meal

in just as they were ready to eat, and his culinary skills won him

even better than my mom’s cooking,”

to come here anytime,” Bailee said,

gamer too. The conversation flowed effortlessly

helm at the sink, washing up while Bailee downloaded Huey’s game and played, their laughter providing

next day, Huey left

nightly rituals and settled into bed. Bailee curled up to Eileen, seeking comfort in the

a catch. It might be time for

know you were with Bryan for her sake, all the while

end things with Bryan one way or another, but it’s not within my power to say when. For now,

in a web of necessity, gathering funds for Ruby’s treatment, a task that forced her into the complex dynamic of Bryan

much, be honest with Mom. She wouldn’t hold it against you. Remember, without you, she might not still be alive

heavy burden. Revealing everything would halt the aid for Ruby, leaving her fate hanging by a

hearing Bailee’s words, a gentle warmth seeped into Eileen’s aching heart. Eileen responded with a tender pat on

Get some rest; we’ve got this,”

ahead for Eileen, but Eileen brushed those thoughts aside. The mere idea of Bryan was enough to drain her

for Eileen in this unfamiliar place as Bailee

settled into his chair in the office and, almost reflexively, dialed the internal line to ask Eileen for coffee. Time ticked by with no response, prompting

that Eileen had taken leave to take