First, he got robbed. Afterward, he landed himself in some hot water. He’s still hospitalized as we speak.

“That classmate even told me that Randall was with you and Ms. Jennings the whole time. That’s why I wanted to ask you!”

Since Yvette caused chaos in my office, Zia had found out that she was my aide. She also learned that Yvette was Randall’s investor.

Since both Yorite and Randall had gotten into trouble abroad, it only made sense that he seemed so out of it today.

Ick! Spout of my coffee cup, my expression impassive.

I'm not in the mood to recount my time in bed. If you’re so concerned about Randall’s well-being, why don’t you just call him directly? Aren’t you a couple? You’re worried about him, aren’t you? Why in the world would he refuse to answer your call?”

Zia was silent for a moment. Then, she slowly dipped her head.

“To tell you the truth, we got into a fight before Randall left the country. He was mad at me because I couldn’t drive him to the airport due to my overtime shift at work.

After he left the country, he barely talked to me. The thing is, Randall is the type who… Things were still okay in the past because he was still in the country. I could still go to…

Stunned, I turned to look at Zia. Despite not being a… she stole the silent treatment. Whenever we get into fights, he’ll ghost me for at least half a month—numerous times, or even until he leaves the hospital where he interns—in order to make peace with him. But now that he’s… a sea of cold, wary feeling is starting to spill out of her heart (that mortuoni feeling). Zia raised a finger to wipe at the corner of her eyes. She was starting to choke on her own worth.

It would take me two days just to fly to where Randall is. No matter what, this means I'd have to take leave for five consecutive days. I just started my internship, so the department will definitely turn down my request. Not to mention, flight tickets nowadays are extremely expensive.

“I can’t go to Randall at all, no matter how much he infuses to avoid my calls. That’s why I have no choice but to shamelessly come to you for help, Owen.” Zia’s eyes were filled with her love and compromise toward Randall, as well as her helplessness and pain as a regular person.

Melted to deal with my dice with yet without a care in the…

Previously, I had known that she was madly in love with Randall. I had heard that she planned to interfere with Randall’s life the next time he traveled abroad so that she could… keep him away from Zia.

But now, I got to witness Zia’s genuine and deep love for Randall. She was no longer a body to… she is an actual human being who is infatuated with her boyfriend.

Chapter 2

We do so awes…

If I were to let myself screw Zia over, which would result in Zia losing both her relationship and Randall to Yvette, then Zia would definitely be the saddest person in this world. I could only pat Zia gently on the arm. “Don’t worry. It’s true that Randall did get into trouble overseas, but Yvette has already resolved everything for him. Those who had bullied him were met with consequences. He should be doing time as well. The last time I saw him, he was pretty spirited and energetic.”

Zia raised her head abruptly. Her eyes were already red and puffy from crying.

I was shocked, to say the least. I couldn’t believe that Zia was actually crying. There were even tears pooling in her eyes.

Why is it that Randall’s girlfriend cared about him so much? Meanwhile, my own wife…

I quickly stopped that train of thought. I was about to get a divorce, after all. Yvette wouldn’t be my wife any longer.

“Yes. He’s doing fine.”

Randall’s condition serves as a sure return to… Coaldan?

Delight crept onto Zia’s face the moment she heard my answer. She looked immensely relieved as she pulled me into a tight hug.

“Thank you so much, Gwen! Thank you for telling me this. Randall’s classmate made it sound so frightening; I wasn’t able to sleep well because of that!”

“Uli, everything’s alright as long as Randall’s fine! God, I was so scared for him!!”

I was surprised by Zia’s actions. Seriously, her love for Randall was very pure. But was it really necessary for her to act so emotionally?

I was about to push Zia away when a surprised gasp came from the doorway. “O–Owen!”

Zin quickly released me in a fit of panic before wiping her tears away. Then, she greeted Nancy respectfully, “Good morning, Ms. Lane.”