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?

but Shea

Might as well wait with me, and I can keep you updated

a tired sigh, unable to argue. "Fine. See

phone back to my assistant-I'll give him

a brief conversation and ended the call. "Mr. Yate has arranged everything.

private room. Hearing the

expression shitting from surprise to disbelief. The smile faded, replaced

and sharp-a guy who carried himself with unshakable confidence. But this Wren? He looked completely wom out, his usual spark gone. "What the hell happened to you? shea asked, his tone serious. He gestured to the dark circles under Wren's eyes and

comminued, "How

a wreck Are you even

dragging himself to a

his voice betrayed him. He took a deep breath

moment, then poured a glass of water and handed it over. "Does this have something Wren stiffened, gripping the glass tightly yet not drinking. His

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

with exasperation. It t Sometimes, I wonder if she's really

else

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