Chapter 157

Angeline went straight into the lounge of room 8918 through a side door. She found only Sean in the lounge.
Sean rested his head on the sofa with his eyes closed in fatigue. His glasses lay on the coffee table before him, alongside a cup of steaming tea.
In the room separated from the lounge by a glass door, the company executives Angeline saw at the airport were still celebrating. She withdrew her gaze and walked over to Sean. Before she could speak, Sean opened his eyes.
“Why are you here?”
Sean adjusted his position and massaged his temples before wearing his rimless glasses.
“Taylor had a family-related emergency and asked me to pick you up,” Angeline said, bending down to offer Sean the tea.
“Are you alright? Do you need me to get you some hangover medicine?”
“I’m not hungover. It’s just a severe headache.”
Sean took the teacup.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t return for dinner with all of you today.”
“That’s alright. I left after dropping off Yasmine.”
Angeline sat on the sofa beside Sean.
“Hm?”
Sean looked at Angeline puzzledly.
“I still… Don’t dare to confront her. I’m afraid of reminding her of her traumatic memories,” Angeline said with a forced smile.
“Let’s wait a bit longer.”
Sean nodded as he blew gently into the teacup. He took a sip and then massaged his temples again.
He set down the cup and said, “Let’s go home.”
Angeline draped her coat over Sean and helped him up.
Sean glanced at Angeline’s hand on his arm. He leaned toward her, pretending to be more intoxicated than he was, and leaned his weight against her. “I’m sorry,” Sean apologized.
He tried to stand straight, but Angeline supported him firmly.
“Do you need to say goodbye to your colleagues?” Angeline asked. Sean declined.
“No need. They’re enjoying themselves. Let’s not bother them.”
“Then let’s go,” Angeline suggested.
Sean looked down at Angeline as she struggled to support him. They pushed the door open together. There was a gleam of joy in Sean’s eyes.
Angeline helped Sean into the car. She noticed his discomfort and carefully fastened his seatbelt for him.
On the way home, Angeline stopped at a pharmacy. She parked and hurriedly entered to buy medicine. Sean watched her leave with a smile and felt pleased. Suddenly, Sean’s phone vibrated. He answered the call.
“Mr. Lawson, where did you go?” the caller asked.
Sean explained, “I had a headache and wasn’t feeling well. My family came to pick me up. I didn’t want to interrupt your fun.”
Angeline returned from the pharmacy, and Sean ended the call.
Back in the car, Angeline glanced at Sean. She placed the medicine on the passenger seat and drove home.
Angeline struggled to help Sean from the elevator to the apartment. Once inside, she was suddenly pressed against the door.
At that moment, Sean’s coat fell to the floor.
“Sean?”
Angeline steadied Sean as he leaned on her.
“Can you stand? I’ll turn on the light.”
Before she could react, Sean kissed her. Angeline’s eyes widened as she gripped Sean’s wrists tightly. Her body became tense.
In the apartment, the light under the shoe cabinet went out. The bright lights of Krontos from outside were the only source of light. They reflected off the glass and lit the interior.