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The man had no intention of letting her go, as if he was just waiting for her to break the last barrier between them.
Romina knew very well that this was impossible.
At least, not for now.
“Mr. Bowman, I have something important to do tomorrow and need to leave early. I also have to take Lina home now.” Romina instinctively reached out and picked up the box of snacks. “You should head back early too.”
The man’s hand, which had been on her waist, suddenly found nothing to hold, but he smoothly grabbed her wrist instead.
Romina quickly turned back and met his deep, alluring eyes.
He asked in a low voice, “What are you going to do?”
Romina paused for a moment, then softly replied, “I’m going to Riverchester.”
“What are you going to Riverchester for?”
Joaquin’s brows furrowed slightly, his eyes full of confusion.
Romina answered bluntly, “To find someone and take care of something important.”
Joaquin nodded lightly. After letting go of her, he said nothing more.
Romina opened the car door and walked straight toward the wellness clinic.
Joaquin raised the partition in the middle, then looked up at the driver. “Aren’t we also going to Riverchester tomorrow?”
Erick nodded quickly. “Yes, Mr. Bowman. There’s a project launching in Riverchester, and you need to attend the ribbon–cutting ceremony in person. We have to arrive before eleven in the morning.”
“Send someone to keep an eye on Romina. See who she’s meeting in Riverchester and what she’s doing…”
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The man’s tone was very light, almost devoid of emotion.
“Understood, Mr. Bowman.”
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At night, the Lambert’s mansion.
Valery handed the phone to Nadine. “The informant just said Romina bought a high–speed train ticket for eight o’clock tomorrow morning to Riverchester.”
Nadine had been reading online comments, but upon hearing this, she quickly turned to look at the phone. “Why is she going to Riverchester for no reason?”
“Not sure yet. She’ll arrive at ten and bought a return ticket for the afternoon after tomorrow.” Valery lowered her voice a bit. “She might be going there for something important.”
Nadine’s hand tightened involuntarily around the phone.
After a moment, she said softly, “If that’s the case, then let’s make sure she never comes back!”
Valery was shocked. “Are you really going that far?”
“Is it really that far?” Nadine’s fingers trembled with anger. “This whole thing has been impossible to suppress, and I’m worried my future will be ruined by her. If it really is, then what’s the difference between that and being dead?”
Valery’s expression suddenly darkened.
Nadine had been in the entertainment industry for many years, and it hadn’t been easy for her
to get to where she was.
If she really lost everything, it would indeed be painful.
“So what are you planning to do?”
Valery looked at her curiously, doubt flickering in her eyes.
“First, have someone keep an eye on her. Once I have a plan, I’ll let you know when to act.”
“Alright.”
The late autumn night wind blew in from the window, carrying a chill as it swept into
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Romina’s room.
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She was looking down at her phone, reading a message from Terry on the screen.
“I happen to be free from clinic duty tomorrow and the day after. When you come to Riverchester, I’ll take you out to explore and experience the local atmosphere.”
The corners of Romina’s lips couldn’t help but curve upward.
Riverchester was where her grandfather and Terry met, and also where her grandfather passed away. For Terry, it held a special place in his heart.
That was also why he insisted on staying there.
Romina replied with a simple ‘okay‘ and put down her phone.
The next day, after leaving the child with Elliana, Romina went to catch the high–speed train.
While traveling, she kept feeling like someone was following her, but every time she looked back, she saw nothing.
Thinking it was just her imagination, she stopped worrying about it after boarding the train and continued on her way.
The high–speed train from Straland to Riverchester took a total of two hours.
After getting off the train, Terry was waiting for her at the station entrance.
He was dressed in a white suit, wearing a string of rosary beads on his hand. His demeanor was refined, giving off an air of purity and detachment.
“Mimi, it’s been a long time.”
“Terry…”
Romina quickly approached, and when she saw the man open his arms to her, she did the same, sharing a gentle embrace with him.
When Romina was still in sixth grade, Terry had already started learning medicine and quartz carving from her grandfather…
With a quick calculation, quite a few thoughts had already passed. Terry had watched her grow up and had always treated her like a little sister.
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