In the following days, Kyle kept trying to find an opportunity to have a serious conversation with Orelia, but she seemed to be deliberately avoiding him. He couldn't even catch a glimpse of her. His mood soured, and he could only drown himself in work to numb his mind.
Once the issues with Zoe and Benson were settled, Kyle left Bridgestead before dawn the next day and headed to Ashbourne.
Upon arriving in Ashbourne, Kyle didn't take time to adjust to the time zone. He immediately contacted the local suppliers and jumped straight into work. Over the years, he had grown used to late nights and frequent business trips. Despite the strain, Kyle's physical condition had always been robust, and he rarely got sick.
But this time was different. Perhaps the scene in the hospital room had shaken
