At Hope Medical Centre.
The chilly air greeted Evelyn the moment she stepped out of the car.
Lisa, her bodyguard, followed closely behind, with her usual calm posture and sharp eyes scanning everything within a twelve-meter radius.
Evelyn had already told her she needed privacy later, especially once Stella arrived.
Something felt serious. Stella never refused a simple phone conversation unless the matter was personal, heavy, or both.
Evelyn walked toward the entrance while typing a message to Stella.
She focused on her phone, trying to text and simultaneously search for the right hallway.
Despite having visited the hospital a few times, the layout felt strangely unfamiliar today.
Lisa stepped up beside her. "Ma'am, may I suggest something?"
Evelyn paused mid-text.
"Sure. Go ahead. Though if it's a suggestion about me getting lost again, please keep it gentle."
A tiny smile flickered across Lisa's face.
