Opting for a modern solution, he ordered some medicine online and settled in to await its arrival.

He lounged on a chair, scrolling through his phone.

Suddenly, the lady on the bed began to murmur anxiously, trapped in some terrifying dream. "Stay back... No... Please, no..."

Setting his phone aside, Trevor approached, sitting beside her. He reassured her gently, “You're safe. The bad guys have run away!"

Shirley's eyes fluttered open. She impulsively clung to Trevor, tears flowing freely.

Caught off guard, Trevor's instinct was to pull back.

But Shirley refused to release him. She clung to him tighter and wept, saying sadly, “I was so scared... I'm really scared..."

After a brief moment of uncertainty, Trevor relaxed his stance.

She was clearly traumatized. Rejecting her now seemed heartless.

Well, if she sought solace in his embrace, he'd allow it. Just for a bit...

On the day of the corporate party, staff members, accompanied by their companions, assembled at the company's entrance.

Bettie pulled her car over to the makeshift parking area by the roadside and opened the door to step out.

Sabrina donned a face mask and emerged from the passenger side.

She hadn't intended to enter a romantic relationship with Trevor, and so, hadn't told Bettie. It was only the previous night that Bettie found out, pressing Sabrina for the truth, leading Sabrina to mislead her a bit.

Side by side, they made their way towards the entrance of the company.

A handful of staff, accompanied by their families, were already there.

Trevor was casually sitting on the stairs, munching on some snacks.

Upon spotting Sabrina and Bettie, he quickly stood up. “Sabrina! And Bettie, good to see you too!"

Bettie playfully tapped Trevor's shoulder, teasing, “Look at you, winning Sabrina over already! You better cherish her, got it?”

“Trust me, Bettie, I'll always be good to her." He cast a glance at Sabrina.