Chapter 186

"Uh-huh, got it," Cindy nodded, a bit puzzled. "What's up?"

"Director Yearwood's feeling under the weather today. Tried calling her, but got no answer, and she hasn't called back. Can you go check on her?"

Hearing this, Cindy grew serious, and she didn't even bother tidying up before getting to her feet, saying, "I'm on it, heading over now."

Sophia's place wasn't too far from the office, just a quick cab ride, maybe fifteen minutes tops.

Cindy hopped in a taxi straight to Sophia's apartment complex, the same cozy two-bedroom they'd scoped out together before. She didn't expect to find the door unanswered and unopened after knocking.

Worry mounted for Cindy, so she whipped out her phone and tried giving Sophia a ring.

Sophia was at the hospital, just stepping out of the doctor's office, ready to settle the bill.

She'd tried to catch some Z's back at home in the morning, but her snooze didn't shake off that groggy, feverish feeling one bit.

Since she was a kid, Sophia's health had always been a bit on the fragile side, even a minor cold hit her harder than most.

With a flight to catch the next day, she fretted over her illness throwing a wrench in her plans, so she decided to play it safe and dropped by the hospital.

she didn't even glance at her phone. Now, with the billing sorted, she

up?" Sophia answered

worried on the other end. "Mr. Dempsey told me you weren't feeling great and took the day off. He tried texting and calling, but no luck. Got us a bit uneasy, so he sent me to check on you. I've been knocking for ages with no answer. You're not home, are

Cindy must have gone to that two-bedroom they'd

softly. "I didn't check my phone

she quickly added, "Don't fret,

"Do you need me to

"I've just seen the doc, I'll be heading back

I'm alright, no need to stress

then," Cindy nodded. "Take it easy, I'll swing by later to

I'm good," Sophia chuckled, turning down the

"Catch you later, then."

Cindy hung up.

screen and pulling up the

also noticed missed calls and messages from

apologetic text and then closed the chat, paid her bill online, and made her way to the

dizzy, Sophia was

pulling all-nighters for work and study quite a bit these past

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