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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.”

the bags from her hands, guessing that Huey might

new job, and there are plenty of things I’d love to talk

Eileen’s sense of responsibility, didn’t

place. She sent Bailee

still holding the scent of sandalwood from Bryan. As she gathered her clothes, Eileen’s

Eileen focused on her immediate task. With a selection

a like on her post. Comments from old classmates filled the thread, envying her freedom to travel. These were friends who were

mused over the sentiment. The appeal of a steady home life tugged at her. She

reached Bailee’s place. Bailee was in

hand,” Eileen offered, setting aside her belongings and getting ready

passed her some vegetables. “You can be on washing duty, and I’ll handle

nodded and threw a curious look towards the

roommates are visiting home. They’re fine with you staying while they’re

smile, Eileen joined in the

they were ready to

better than my mom’s cooking,” Huey complimented, earning a chuckle from

to come here anytime,”

a gamer too. The conversation flowed effortlessly

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

had work the next day, Huey left as the clock

settled into bed. Bailee curled up to Eileen, seeking comfort in the crook

time for you to let Bryan go,” Bailee

adding, “It would break Mom’s heart to know you were with Bryan for her sake, all the while letting Huey

way or another, but it’s not within my power to say when. For now, patience is my only option. The choices aren’t mine to

of necessity, gathering funds for Ruby’s treatment, a task that forced her into the

much, be honest with

the aid for Ruby, leaving her fate hanging by

aching heart. Eileen responded with a tender pat on Bailee’s

call it a night. Get some rest;

days ahead for Eileen, but Eileen brushed those thoughts aside. The mere

this unfamiliar place as Bailee surrendered to slumber

morning at Apex Group, Bryan stepped out from the lounge with an icy expression. He 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,

station, he remembered that Eileen had taken leave to