Tuan Lim was under severe stress. He had rented the largest room in the house for the care of his mother and his daughter, Nora. Sebastian intentionally placed them in the same room, to ensure that both were cared for side by side, even though their beds were separated. He positioned Nora on the right side and covered her with a sheet, while Herlinda lay on the left side, also under the sheet. There was a space between Nora's area and Herlinda's.In that space, there was a sofa and a table where Sebastian occasionally sank into to find a moment of rest and relief.Sebastian Lim leaned back wearily, exhausted from caring for two patients at once. The doctor had informed him that Herlinda was still not stable and needed intensive treatment; she was not yet ready to be discharged. Her condition was so frail that she slept for most of the day, and Sebastian remained on edge. Not only did he have to be concerned about his mother, but Nora couldn't be separated from her parents either.Nora

Tera was truly restless. She felt like she was being watched by a pair of eyes that she couldn't detect their origin or presence. Every time she looked around, she couldn't find anyone who might be observing her.So, rather than being perplexed and anxious, she decided it would be better to step out and get some fresh air to clear her mind. Maybe it was just her anxiety acting up. After months of isolating herself from all forms of social interaction, it had taken a toll on Tera's social life. She felt uncomfortable in crowds. Her interactions with various people from the jet-set crowd seemed shallow and obligatory. Tera felt out of place at this party, always avoiding in-depth conversations with those trying to get to know her.Although if she recalled, Tera used to be a former personal assistant to a major conglomerate. She was supposed to be comfortable communicating and networking within these circles. She used to be skilled at lobbying and seeking potential business contacts for

Arnold kept on rambling, rambling, and rambling. In reality, he had a major crush on Tera's step-sister named Rose, a very arrogant and proud young lady. Rose was difficult to approach and always busy with her own nightlife. Rose was a young woman who was allergic to mature men – or, in Rose's words, too old like Arnold. Their ages were separated by a decade, and Rose already had ill feelings towards the mature and flirtatious Arnold."What do you think, Tera? What should I do?"Tera sighed heavily. She was actually getting tired of dealing with Arnold's repetitive complaints. She was in a mood to be alone in her room, reflecting on everything that had happened tonight. Starting from the unintentional encounter with Sebastian and all their conversations. Tera just wanted some solitude and peace, but Arnold didn't seem to pick up on that and kept asking for her opinion on his pursuit of Rose."Just try to find a woman closer to your age. Someone who doesn't see you as too old for them.

Was last night's affair so terrible that it made Sebastian turn so cold, indifferent, and arrogant towards me? Question after question swirled in Tera's mind. The Sebastian Lim she met at the party last night was entirely different from the Sebastian Lim who had barged into her room and the one she encountered this morning. The Sebastian Lim at the party had been vulnerable, openly sharing his feelings and even expressing concerns about infertility and the condition of his heart. But when he forced her last night, he reverted to the Sebastian Lim Tera had known. And now, this morning?Yes, indeed. This morning, Sebastian became even colder and more indifferent. Any trace of the gentleness and warmth that Tera had glimpsed had vanished without a trace. Sebastian looked at Tera with disinterest, and his glances seemed filled with aversion.Tera regretted her curiosity and following Sebastian, finding herself trapped in the elevator. Knowing the consequences, she should have stuck with h

"this is it?" Sebastian murmured. His voice was weak. He lowered his head, avoiding Tera's gaze. She nodded softly, "Yes, this is it." She replied softly."Goodbye, Tera." Sebastian said without looking at the woman."Seb," Tera replied in kind.He turned away, his shoulders slumped, and his body language defeated.Tera stood there, motionless in front of her cabin. In the hallway, without looking back, she leaned against the wall for support. Her face was wet from the flowing tears. For some reason, the tears never failed to accompany her in moments like these.Even though this separation wasn't their first, the pain still felt just as strong."You're home already?" Thomas exclaimed as he appeared from the opposite hallway.The middle-aged man hurried to Tera, who was standing there crying by the wall. He embraced her and held her for a while, the young woman's body had become frail and fragile during the time they had been apart.Tera let her tears flow, fully venting her emotions.