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.”

bags from her hands, guessing that Huey might have gotten injured because

her tone light. “That works for me. I’ve started a new job, and there

recognizing Eileen’s sense of

to head straight to Bailee’s place. She sent Bailee and

after two days unoccupied, the air still holding the scent of sandalwood from Bryan. As she gathered her clothes, Eileen’s thoughts drifted to whether Vivian

that the riddle was insoluble for now, Eileen focused on her immediate task. With a

like on her post. Comments from old classmates filled the thread, envying her freedom

life tugged at her. She acknowledged internally that her own turn to settle down

reached Bailee’s place. Bailee was in

hand,” Eileen offered, setting aside her belongings and

be on washing

and threw a curious look towards the quiet. “Are we

They’re fine with you staying while they’re away,”

Eileen joined in the

He walked in just as they were ready to eat, and his culinary

tastes even better than my mom’s cooking,” Huey complimented, earning

you’re welcome to come here

was a gamer

downloaded Huey’s

had work the next day, Huey

rituals and settled into bed. Bailee curled up to Eileen, seeking

time for you to

adding, “It would break Mom’s heart to know you were

ran through Eileen’s lashes, yet she kept her eyes closed, her voice a steady whisper. “I will end things with Bryan one way or another, but it’s not within my power to say when. For now, patience is my only option. The

task that forced her into the complex dynamic

storm of regret in her eyes. “If it’s too much, be honest with Mom. She wouldn’t

would halt the aid for Ruby, leaving her fate

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

some rest; we’ve got this,”

Eileen, but Eileen brushed those

unfamiliar place as Bailee surrendered to slumber with

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

at Eileen’s station, he remembered that Eileen had taken

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