As Jeff headed to Tan Corporation, he felt anxious to learn about his wife's situation. "What does she mean by 'What's under control'?" he wondered. Suddenly, a realization struck him, and he chuckled to himself. Unbeknownst to Jeff, Ann had been observing him the entire time.
"You have finally caught on to what I'm referring to. Let's find out if you guessed right," Ann teased Jeff in a playful manner.
"I'll hold off on my response; we're nearly at our destination. I'll uncover the truth soon enough," Jeff remarked, putting on an air of nonchalance and playfully rolling his eyes.
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Grandfather Go's residence:
The elderly gentleman lay peacefully in his bed, nestled in the warmth of his covers when he jolted awake, perspiration beading on his forehead.
He had been jolted from a deep slumber by a nightmare, the details of which remained vivid in his mind even as he tried to shake off the lingering unease.