Daphne took a long breath. It was as if a heavy burden had fallen on her shoulders.No, it was not because Daphne had just gone through a full day of activities. In fact, Daphne had not had a single guest that day. She spent most of her time relaxing.However, the tiredness was clearly visible on Daphne's face, which was beginning to sag. Her eyes looked extremely tired."Madam."Regina's voice sounded concerned. Even as Daphne turned and their eyes met, the young girl's concern was obvious."Madam, you look very tired today," Regina continued. "Are you unwell, Madam? Shall I call the doctor?"Daphne took a long breath. She allowed Regina to pull the blanket over half of her body while she sat on the edge of the bed."No need," Daphne whispered. "I'm fine. Just feeling a little uninspired."Regina could see it. Having cared for Daphne for several years, Regina knew that the elderly woman was usually full of energy. Always active and often engaged in various positive activities in her

Elice was hysterical. So were Daphne and Norah in her room. Panic quickly overtook the three women's minds. They screamed and hurried anxiously to the hospital.Throughout the trip, the condition of the three women was indescribable. They all felt uncontrollable panic and fear. Daphne in particular seemed so out of control. She kept asking the driver to increase the speed."Nana," Elice called softly. As much as her body was shaking at that moment, she tried to stay strong. Trying to keep her mind somewhat clear. To remind herself again and again not to let the confusion break her mind. She had to do this. For Norah and Daphne. "Garrett is fine. You don't have to worry."It wasn't just empty words. That was the message they received. That although Garrett had been taken to the hospital, his condition was nothing to worry about.Daphne knew that. After hearing that Garrett had been taken to the hospital, she also knew that Garrett was fine. That Garrett was not seriously hurt. But it f

"How are you, sir?"Amber's expression was one of genuine concern as she received permission to meet with Garrett. Momentarily stunned, her hand covering her mouth, Amber hadn't expected her boss to be in such a terrible state. In all her years of accompanying Garrett, Amber had never seen him in such a state. All bruised and battered. She had to take a deep breath to suppress her worries."I'm fine," Garrett replied with a smile on his face. A form of courtesy he had a hard time maintaining. "No need to worry."Amber clearly knew that Garrett wasn't fine. But she nodded."I called you here on purpose because there are some things that need your attention. Since I obviously won't be in the office for a few days."Amber understood. "Of course, sir," she nodded again. "What would you like me to do?"For a moment, Garrett took a deep breath. He adjusted his sitting position on the hospital bed. At this point, only he and Amber were in the makeshift room while two guards stood outside.El

As Elice walked toward Garrett's office, the question marks in her mind grew more intense. Curiosity and confusion combined to fill her mind with questions.Who had entered Garrett's office last night? For what purpose?However, all these questions vanished from Elice's mind in an instant, coinciding with her footsteps, which stopped at the same moment. This happened because when she was just a short distance from Garrett's office door, Elice found Regina coming out of it.Regina closed the door, turned around and started to leave, but Elice's unexpected presence startled her."Madam."Elice approached Regina, her eyes scanning Regina from top to bottom. The young girl's hands clenched with barely concealed tension."What were you doing in my husband's office?""I was doing nothing, madam," Regina replied. "I was just passing by and found Mr. Garrett's office door open. I went in to check and then left."Elice didn't immediately react to Regina's words. Instead, she stared at the youn

Elice turned on the bedside lamp. She noticed that Garrett's face was covered in sweat."Maybe it's just the medication," Garrett replied as he sat up. "Don't worry."Garrett reached for the glass on the bedside table. But there was no more water. He had finished it earlier, just before he tried to fall asleep."I'll get some. Just wait a minute."Elice got out of bed, put on her robe and went out.Not yet accustomed to the upper-class lifestyle, there was one habit that made Elice uncomfortable. It was letting the housekeeper in and out of her private room. She felt uncomfortable, especially when Garrett was with her.So, Elice chose to go downstairs in the middle of the night instead of calling a housekeeper to her room. She happily prepared a glass of warm water with her own hands."Madam."Yocelyn was in the kitchen. Elice smiled, stepped forward and grabbed a glass."You're not asleep yet?" Elice asked as she filled the glass with water. "It's already midnight."Yocelyn shook her