Finley nced at Ste, frowning with concern. "You seriously n on taking Tegan to Ferrond? Uriah Horner won''t let her go without a fuss."


    Something woulde up when they left Portis City tonight if Uriah disagreed.


    Ste shrugged it off with a confident smile. "Ronald said he''d handle it."


    Finley nodded, reassured. "Yeah, there''s nothing he can''t sort out."


    Yet, he couldn''t help but worry. Tegan was Uriah''s girl, and taking her along would stir up some trouble.


    "Ronald said he''de pick you up soon."


    "Okay," Ste replied, returning to Tegan''s hospital room.


    As she stepped inside, her phone buzzed. It was Ronald.


    "Hey, Ronald," Ste greeted Ronald.


    "Do you need to pack anything special to bring back?" Ronald asked.


    "Nothing much," Ste replied. "Just have someone gather the things I left in the study. They''re gifts for Mom and Yvonne."


    As for her own belongings, Ste had already decided she wanted nothing from Portis City, not a single piece.


    Ronald hummed in acknowledgment. "Ensure Tegan''s ready. I''ll be there soon to take you both to the airport."


    "Are we leaving straight away?" Ste asked, ncing out the window at the dimming sky.


    "Yeah," Ronald confirmed, his voice gentle. "Have you been tired at the hospital?


    If you need a break, we can stop by home first."


    Ste shook her head. "No need. I''ll wait for you here."


    With Tegan''s current condition, she couldn''t bear to leave her side.


    "Okay," Ronald said warmly.


    After a few more words, Ste ended the call.


    Soon, a nurse came in, followed by a few staff wheeling a bed into the room.


    Ste was puzzled. "What''s this?"


    It was a VIP room, after all. They weren''t supposed to add extra beds.


    The nurse gave Ste a respectful nod. "Our director arranged this, Ms. Quinn. If you get tired, you can rest here."


    "But there''s a sofa right here," Ste pointed out, confused. It must be Ronald''s doing.


    The nurse chuckled. "A sofa isn''t asfortable for resting."


    They swiftly set up the bed, tucking in fresh sheets and a warm nket.


    Ste stood there, somewhat speechless. Ronald was always so considerate.


    Once the bed was ready, the nurse turned to Ste. "If you need anything else, use the call button."


    "Thank you," Ste replied graciously.


    "It''s no trouble," the nurse said with a smile, then left the room.


    Ste eyed the neatly made bed, a small smile ying on her lips. Did Ronald think she needed that much care?


    Observing the scene, Tegan remarked, "I didn''t realize Mr. Quinn was so attentive."


    Ste thought of responding, mentioning how Uriah was just as considerate with Tegan, but the words stayed locked in her throat. If Tegan felt the need to escape, there had to be a significant issue between them.


    ?


    Ste decided not to pry. If Tegan wanted to talk, she would. That was the best way to support her.


    Thinking back to how Tegan''s eyes


    lit up when she mentioned Uriah, Ste Couldn''t help but ask, "Are you sure you''reing with me to Ferrond?"


    In Ste''s mind, Tegan leaving Portis City could only mean two things. Either something serious happened with Uriah, or she was acting on impulse. Ste hoped it was thetter, wishing nothing but the best for her friend.


    Tegan nodded firmly. "Of course. I can''t thank you enough for your help."


    "Don''t mention it," Ste said, smiling with reassurance.