Chapter 924
Chapter 924:
Annabel thought of Jared these past few days. Beyond cooperating with treatment, he sometimes sat staring out the window, blank and distant.
He never said anything, but Annabel could猜 he was missing Anika.
Still, after a moment, Annabel simply shook her head. “No. You two have already made things clear, so he won’t treat you the way he used to. Come on—let’s go p>
Anika seemed to relax a little, and they drove to the hospital. But the entire way there, Anika’s nerves stayed tight, her mind filled with nothing but Jared.
What was she supposed to say when she saw Jared?
Lost in thought, Anika suddenly felt her phone vibrating inside her handbag. She took it out and saw it was her mother calling. She immediately steadied herself and answered in her usual tone.
“Mom, what’s wrong p>
Elena’s weak voice came from the other end. “Anika, I’m sick. Can you come back as soon as possible? I miss you so much p>
Anika’s heart tightened. “Mom, what happened? Don’t worry. I’ll buy a ticket and come back right now p>
Annabel noticed the change in Anika’s expression and immediately hit the brakes. “What’s wrong?” she asked, alarmed.
Anika didn’t answer right away. She stayed on the phone, soothing Elena for a moment before hanging up in a rush. Then she turned to Annabel, eyes already glossy.
“Annabel, my mom is sick. I can’t go see Jared now,” she said urgently. “Can you take me to the airport as soon as possible? I have to go back and take care of her p>
“Elena is sick?” Annabel’s face changed. She had met Anika’s parents before and had genuinely liked them. “What happened p>
“I don’t know,” Anika said, voice trembling. “Annabel… what is going on p>
The weight of everything she had been holding inside finally crushed her. She covered her face with her hands and broke down, sobbing as if she’d run out of strength to hold herself together. She had thought she wouldn’t cry anymore.
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Annabel’s chest tightened. She had to drive and comfort her friend at the same time. “Don’t cry, Anika. Elena is a good person. She’ll be fine p>
They sped down the road and reached the airport in barely twenty minutes.
The moment the car stopped, Anika rushed out. Annabel quickly grabbed the handbag Anika had left behind and ran after her.
“Anika, your bag p>
Anika turned back, snatched it, and hurried into the terminal without looking back. Watching her disappear into the crowd, Annabel couldn’t help but sigh, worry heavy in her chest.
Then she pulled out her phone and dialed a number.
“Hello,” she said the moment it connected. “Where are you p>
It was Marcel.
Not long after Anika entered the airport, Marcel’s car pulled up outside. He got out, spotted Annabel, and gave her a firm nod before running straight into the terminal.
There were people everywhere in the airport, but Marcel kept scanning the crowds for Anika. Finally, he spotted her in the lounge area outside the main hall.