At Augustine's place…
Augustine pulled into the parking area and turned to Anne with a smile, his heart pounding with anticipation. "Now, it's time for my reward," he said, a teasing glint in his eyes.
Anne's stomach fluttered at his meaningful gaze. She instinctively clutched her skirt on her thighs, suddenly realizing the weight of her earlier promise.
In her excitement, she had agreed to give him anything he wanted without much thought. But now, nervousness crept in—she had no idea what he was about to ask.
"I…"
Ring-Ring-Ring…
The sudden ringing of Augustine's phone interrupted the moment. He glanced at the screen and saw Gustave's name. Without hesitation, he answered.
"What's the update?" he asked, his expression turning serious.
"Paul has been transferred to another hospital, and his treatment has already begun," Gustave informed him.
