CHAPTER 17: SOMBER MOOD

Carol left the company, Paul watched her through the window as she entered the car. He sighed a relief that, at least his mother has left for home, and he will consider what he had told him.

He walked to the boardroom and started the meeting.

Fifteen minutes later, Carol pulled over at the hospital. She went straight to the Mr. Bombwe's room. She found Ivana relaxing on the couch and her mind distant.

Carol opened the door slowly, not to disturb her mind, and sat beside Ivana.

“Huh? You startled me,” Ivana said as she turned to look at her.

“I know,” she replied nonchalantly.

Ivana wanted to roll her eyes, but stared at her silently.

Quite some minutes elapsed without anyone talking to each other. Ivana decided to break the silence.

“How may I help you ma'am, as you can see, the room is already crowded, and my father needs fresh air,” Ivana said politely.

Carol scoffed, “Really? Do you think he will survive?” She murmured.

“Anyway, I was here to check on you,” She Said but her voice