Agnes felt a wave of embarrassment as she uttered the words, but curiosity pushed her forward—she needed answers.
Elton's expression shifted slightly before he finally said, "He doesn't know. He... loves you too."
The words struck Agnes like a punch to the gut. That man loves her too?
Her head throbbed, contemplating the complications that lay ahead. But for now, Agnes decided to shelve these thoughts.
She headed back to her room, hoping a nap might clear her mind. The exhaustion from staying up all night quickly pulled her into a restless sleep, plagued by nightmares.
In her dreams, she was drowning, sinking deeper into dark waters. But amidst the chaos, a hand reached out to her. She struggled desperately to grasp it, but it remained just out of reach.
She awoke with a start, drenched in cold sweat. A glance at the clock revealed it was already noon. She had no desire to return to sleep.
Instead, Agnes went to the bathroom for a shower, hoping the water would wash away her fatigue. Emerging with a renewed sense of vigor, she began to pack her things. It was time to leave.
But where to go? A sudden wave of uncertainty washed over her as she glanced at the keys Elton had left behind.
In the end, she decided to move to Sunset Gardens. But first, there was someone she needed to see, a place she had to visit, even if it was the last thing she wanted to face right now. Sooner or later, it had to be done.
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