Chapter 17: I'd Like Your Support

Olivier said nothing still.

"Alright, alright. Every second is precious. I won't waste any more of your time."

With that, Grandma Melanie hung up.

Hearing the engaged ring tone over the phone, Olivier wordlessly shook his head.

Putting down the phone, he lazily leaned back against the sofa as his gaze dropped to his arms. A hint of a smile creeped into his eyes when he recalled what happened earlier.

The next day, Gwenda woke with difficulty when she heard the alarm.

She had been very agitated the night before and had some difficulty sleeping.

After a moment of struggle, she managed to get out of bed and carefully opened her room door.

She stuck her head out and glanced around. After confirming that there was no one in the living room, she let out a sigh of relief.

...

Thankfully, Olivier had not yet woken.

After running through her morning ablutions and getting dressed, Gwenda quietly slipped out of her room. She left a note before leaving the apartment.