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    Eileen had sensed the urgency in Dalores’ message and perhaps the undercurrents of a deeper turmoil left by Julio’s unexpected appearance at the hospital. She knew Dalores was calcting her escape, thinking about how quickly she could umte the funds needed to go to a ce where Julio couldn’t reach her. Eileen estimated that it would take a few months of saving for Dalores to make her n feasible.


    Her train of thought was abruptly derailed by the buzzing of her phone. It was Conroy calling—his timing almost uncanny. Bryan had mentioned that he would call, and sure enough, he had. Eileen answered the call.


    “Where have you been thesest couple of days?” Conroy’s voice was tinged with impatience.


    “In the hospital,” Eileen responded calmly.


    There was a brief pause before Conroy’s tone softened. He feigned concern. “Is it anything serious? I can send someone to look after you. You should rest and not burden Mr. Dawson with your issues; he is needed at thepany.”


    Eileen now understood why Bryan had said that about Conroy.


    The dots connected seamlessly—Conroy’sck of leadership was evident, and Bryan was the real pir behind VQ Group’s important project. Presenting the project couldn’t be expedited.


    “Mr. Dawson has insisted I remain here until I’m fully recovered,” Eileen lied smoothly, leaning back and staring nkly at the ceiling. Conroy’s anxiety spiked upon hearing this. A healing period of ten days would dy the project.


    “Eileen, you must find a way to shorten your hospital stay. Mr. Dawson needs toe back to thepany quickly!” Conroy instructed.


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    Eileen responded with a hint of frost in her tone, “Mr. Dawson is not just upset about my injury; it’s Gabri’s condition that concerns him. Pushing him now would only backfire. You’ll need to manage the situation yourself.” She ended the conversation sharply, silencing Conroy’s further protests.


    She then silenced her phone and set it aside, deciding to ignore Conroy. Conroy called twice and sent several messages: “Rest early after dinner. There’s going to be a great show to watch tomorrow morning.”


    Bryan checked the time and said he could take Eileen downstairs for a walk.


    Eager for a change of scenery, Eileen quickly agreed. She donned her coat and shoes in excitement. She really wanted to be distracted from the hospital. She believed that perhaps she could be discharged after tomorrow. Just as she walked out of the in-patient department, she saw Bryan soothing their daughter, who giggled in his embrace. “I know you’ve been bored inside, but stay close…”


    When they reached a quiet area, Bryan set Gabri down. She stretched out her small legs and sprinted ahead energetically.


    Meanwhile, Eileen didn’t hurry, strolling leisurely behind Bryan with her hands in her pockets.


    “So, you wanted toe out to take Gabri for a walk?” he asked. He had only brought her along because it was convenient. “She’s been cooped up for too long,” Bryan exined, watching Gabri’s tiny form. When Gabri paused and smiled at him, it warmed his heart.


    He didn’t catch Eileen’s subtle hints.


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