Chapter 238

Before Mila could voice her refusal, Forrest chimed in, "We're still friends, right?"

Mila found herself at a loss for words.

Over dinner, they chatted about Forrest's travel stories and the sights he'd seen abroad. As the evening drew to a close, Mila couldn't help but bring up the hospital situation.

Forrest had indeed looked into it.

His friend from the hospital had told him: "That guy's as strong as an ox. He had a head injury, but by the next day, he was up and about like nothing happened. He might be discharged in just a few days."

Now, when Mila asked, Forrest adjusted his glasses and smiled gently. "He's out of the emergency room, but things don't look too good. I've asked a friend to keep an eye on him. They'll update me if anything changes."

Mila felt uneasy, and after dinner, she absentmindedly retreated to the guest

room.

...

Later that night, in the study.

working at his desk when a knock came

"Come in."

stack of papers filled

did

"Thank you."

took the papers, carefully reviewing the content and the photos of Mila's profile

his employer's demeanor, couldn't help but speak up, "Sir, if you care about Ms. Sutherland, why not just

glasses again, his expression gentle but his words

understand. Seven years ago, she didn't choose

Lysander losing control and pressuring her, she wouldn't have come with me, let alone

He couldn't risk it.

and

...

In the guest room.

SIM card into her backup

and messages for the moment, and

and

was as

on things here. Once it's all wrapped up, I'll come find you... I think I

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