Chapter 1926

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Most of the guests had already left. Concerned that something might have happened, Kemp pushed the door open without hesitation.

"Mr. Atkinson!" he called out.

The moment the door opened, he saw Manfred standing there, pale and devoid of color.

Inside the private room, Manfred was the only one present, and Vivian was nowhere in sight.

"Mr. Atkinson, where is Ms. Martin?"

He had seen them enter together and had waited nearby, watching as waiters came and went. But Vivian hadn't passed through that door again. She couldn't have left unnoticed.

Upon hearing Vivian's name, Manfred finally moved. He lifted his head, his cold, distant gaze meeting Kemp's. "She left."

She had left right in front of him, yet there'd been no time, no words exchanged. Now, with her still fragile from her illness, he wondered what leaving like this would do to her. He wondered when she'd come back-if she would come back.

"She left?" Kemp echoed, stunned.

He hadn't seen Vivian leave, and this place was Hubril-an unfamiliar city for her. Manfred would never allow her to leave alone in such circumstances.

There were so many questions running through his mind. But then he remembered-Vivian wasn't just anyone. Her presence, her absence, carried weight. Anxiety prickled at the edges of his mind. "Mr. Atkinson, are you alright?"

When Vivian was around, he always felt that Manfred was at ease. But now, he could sense a coldness around him, just like before.

This showed just how deeply Vivian had affected him.

"Let's go back," Manfred suddenly said, his voice cold.

Kemp dared not ask more questions and quickly responded, "Understood."

...

Vivian had been asleep for what felt like an eternity.

Throughout this period, Harvey

g over her. Howard visited

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daily to manage her IV drip

When she finally opened her eyes on the third day, she was greeted by two worried faces.

"Uncle Harvey? Uncle Howard?" She blinked, confused for a moment, wondering if she was dreaming.

She was supposed to be with Manfred. She vaguely recalled Manfred taking her to Parlay Restaurant, where the food had been delicious. But then, her stomach hurt, and everything went blurry before she lost

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consciousness.

"So... am I dreaming?" she asked, her voice hoarse and her throat dry.

Harvey was momentarily stunned before replying, "You're not dreaming, Vivian. You're back."

Howard quickly brought a glass of water to her lips. "Drink this first."

The warmth of the water soothed her parched throat.

Howard then glanced at Harvey and added, "I'll go prepare some food."

Once Howard left, Harvey looked at Vivian, was still clearly

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Vivian's eyes widened in shock. "Three days and nights? I've been asleep for three days and nights. How is that possible?"

She was taken aback, realizing so much time had passed without her noticing.

She had returned suddenly, without even realizing it, and then slept for so long... three days and nights.