Chapter 51

Chapter 51

When took the phone. "Shea, any updates on what 1 asked you to look into?"

There was a briet pause on the other end. "When are you okay?"

That was the third time someone had asked him that question, and Wren wanted to laugh, but he couldn't. The ache in his chest was unbearable; it was as if his heart was on the verge of breaking into pieces. "I'm fine," he replied hoarsely. "Did you find anything?"

time

"Not yet." Shea hesitated. "My team is still working on it. You low how many hospitals there are in Ostia alone, not to mention the rest of Urbumia, it'll take ti to comb through everything"

Wrenclenched his fist tightly. "I appreciate it. I owe you for this. I'll treat you to dinner when I'm back in town."

She chuckled lightly. "Why wait until later? It's almost lunchtime. I just wrapped up a meeting-how about we grab a bite together now?

started, but Shea

be waiting for news anyway. Might as well wait with me, and I can keep you updated in

let out a tired sigh, unable to argue.

to my assistant-I'll give him

conversation and ended the call. "Mr. Yate has

quiet, upscale spot, where Shea was already waiting in a private room. Hearing the door open, She

at Wren, his expression shitting from surprise to disbelief.

of him was almost unrecognizable. The Wren he knew was always self-assured, composed, and sharp-a guy who carried himself with unshakable confidence. But this Wren? He looked completely wom out, his usual spark

"How long have

a wreck

dragging himself to a chair

took a deep breath and raised a hand to cover his face. "I

this have something Wren stiffened, gripping the glass tightly yet not

beside him Waving tolds assistant, be signated for some food to be brought in and

his voice tinged with exasperation. It t Sometimes, I wonder if she's really just

else

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