Gut Feeling


    As I was about to exit the private road, I saw a bright red dot in the distance. It struck me–could that be


    Ste’s red sports car?


    My heart skipped a beat at the thought. Ste? Was she here at Fremont Bay?


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    I hesitated and followed my instincts. I spotted a small path leading into the woods and maneuvered my


    car into the junction. Thankfully, my midnight blue Panamera was discreet and wouldn’t be easy to


    spot.


    Before long, a red sports car whooshed by, confirming my suspicions. Was it Ste? I couldn’t be sure,


    but


    it seemed usible since they were rtives. Just as I hesitated, a ck sedan swiftly entered.


    I parked and waited for some time, but no other cars entered or left. Only then did I leave my concealed


    spot and return to the private road, exiting Fremont Bay premises.


    Back in the city, I called Nick to set up a meeting, using a project–rted excuse as cover. He didn’t


    refuse and instructed me toe to his office. Upon arriving, I got straight to the point.


    “Mr. Nick, I’m here not for any business coboration but to find out what’s happening with As. How


    is


    he doing?”


    “I anticipated this,” he said with a smile, hisposure catching me off guard.


    “Well, then, Mr. Nick, please give me a satisfactory answer,” I said, though I felt embarrassed as I


    spoke.


    After all, my rtionship with As had never been public, but Nick understood.


    “He…” Nick began, hesitating as if unsure how to continue.


    “Mr. Nick… Please tell me: What’s going on?”


    I was genuinely anxious. It baffled me how they all seemed so indifferent to As’s well–being.


    “Right now, he’s still not awake,” Nick said, his eyes filled with pain. “He sustained a head injury and


    hasn’t


    regained consciousness. But he’s not in danger anymore. That’s why we’ve kept the information under


    wraps, just in case. I must ask you to keep this secret, Ms. Chloe.”


    The term “vegetative state” shed through my mind suddenly,


    “Where is he? When do the doctors think he’ll wake up?” I felt helpless, unable toprehend why he


    hadn’t woken up.


    “He’s at Fremont Bay.


    Nick’s words confirmed what I had sensed earlier at the estate.


    “M–May I see him?” My tone softened. Ta like to see m


    “I don’t think that’s possible. His condition is still unstable,” Nick exined. “Medical experts are


    guarding against any interference. That’s why he was brought back to Fremont Bay. Ms. Chloe, I must


    ask for your understanding. If he stabilizes or wakes up, I promise you’ll be the first to know.”


    “Is Ste there?” I looked at Nick, knowing I had pushed a bit too far.


    “Mrs. Celine….arranged for her to be there,” Nick answered.


    I instantly understood. Celine put Ste in Fremont Bay so that she could keep a close eye on As.


    “So, you can’t reveal your presence,” Nick added.