After he left, ra waspletely wiped out. She rubbed her temples with a sigh and sank into the chair outside the hospital room, feeling drowsy.


    An hourter, Eden burst in, visibly upset, and immediately startedying into ra. "ra, get out of here! If it weren''t for you, my brother wouldn''t be in this mess! Just leave!"


    ra was more than ready to go. Hearing Eden''s words just made her grin. "Alright, I''m out. See ya."


    Eden was caught off guard, like punching a pillow, leaving him speechless and storming into the hospital room in frustration.


    As ra walked out of the hospital, a wave of relief washed over her. She headed home, changed clothes, and made her way to Ferguson Corporation, just barely making it to the top floor on time.


    Throughout the day, Dn was nowhere to be seen, not even at the executive meeting he was supposed to attend. Before she left, curiosity got the better of her, and she asked Aiden, "What''s up with Mr. Dn?"


    Aiden let out a sarcastic chuckle, shooting her a sideways nce. "Why don''t you ask Ms. ra about the delightful meal she shared with the CEOst night?"


    ra''s heart skipped a beat. They''d had street food, and she suddenly worried Dn''s sensitive stomach couldn''t handle it. "Is he really so sick he can''t evene to work?"


    Aiden adjusted his sses. "Worse. The family doctor from the mansion has been called, and Cedric knows too. Dn had a high fever and fell into aa this morning. I''d expect someone toe for you any minute now."


    ra''s heart sank. If she''d known Dn''s stomach was so delicate, she wouldn''t have taken matters into her own hands.


    In a panic, she grabbed Aiden''s sleeve, but he jumped back, eyes wide, like she was contagious. ra was baffled by his dramatic reaction. Then it clicked- Aiden never liked her and probably thought she was trouble.


    Taking a deep breath, she decided to cut to the chase. "Aiden, can I just turn myself in now?"


    Waiting for Cedric''s people to drag her in didn''t seem like a good idea. Aiden had regained hisposure, his expression serious. "Cedric holds Dn in high regard. Dn has a history of self-destructive behavior over past issues. Brace yourself. If Cedric scolds you, just take it."


    ra''s anxiety shot up. She was clueless about Dn''s past. If she''d known, she never would have suggested street food.


    She hurriedly followed Aiden to the car, and a chill ran down her spine as they arrived at Palm Bay. Cars from the military and the Ferguson family were parked outside.


    Her nerves tightened as they entered the hall, and she heard Cedric''s voice. "Thank you all for your efforts."


    ra nced up, spotting several high-ranking officers in uniform sitting with perfect posture. This was out of her league.


    Cedric noticed her and his expression shifted, but instead of blowing up, he gestured for her to leave. "Kneel outside until Dn wakes up."


    Aiden was about to plead for her, but ra stopped him. She understood Cedric''s anger; he''d just disciplined his grandson, and now his beloved son was in aa, all because of her. The fact that he hadn''tshed out was remarkable.


    ra knew better than to have someone speak for her now. Aiden frowned and murmured, "I''ll talk to Dn once he wakes up."


    ra felt touched, surprised that Aiden, who she thought disliked her, was now supporting her.


    The others in the hall paid her no mind, true to their professionalism. ra went to the courtyard and knelt. The ground was littered with small stones, and she didn''t bother avoiding them, letting them dig into her knees painfully.


    She kept her back straight, hoping Dn would wake by evening. But three hours dragged by, with people bustling in the hall, and the important figures even went upstairs once. ra''s knees were bloodied, but her worry for Dn far overshadowed her physical pain.