The efficiency of the dealership was impressive. The next morning at ten o'clock, the salesperson called to inform that the car had been plated and insured, ready for pickup at any time.
The task of picking up the car was assigned to Anna. Louis didn't accompany her; instead, he stayed home to take care of Cicc. Anna had driven before, so Louis wasn't worried.
Upon reaching the dealership, Anna successfully picked up the car. After a brief test drive, she drove towards the city center.
She intended to meet Freya and Thalia, planning to take them to Ocean Entertainment tomorrow!
Anna had made up her mind to report to Ocean Entertainment tomorrow, despite Louis suggesting she could delay. She didn't want to.
She had her own thoughts. Besides singing being her dream, she didn't want to rely solely on Louis like a vase.
At this moment, Anna didn't know that Freya had already resigned. She reached the vicinity of Tianmei Entertainment Building in New York before calling Freya to surprise her.
The call was quickly answered, and Anna's face lit up with a smile, even her voice sounded much brighter.
"Freya! Guess where I am?"
Freya was packing in her rented apartment. After resigning, she planned to return to her hometown, already determined. Could I still not find a job?
It was then that she received Anna's call.
"Anna, if you're not at home, where else would you be?"
"Silly! I'm downstairs at your company! Come down quickly! I have something to tell you!"
"Huh? Anna, just wait a moment! I'll be right there!"
Freya was a bit flustered. How did Anna end up downstairs at her company?
She was momentarily unsure how to tell Anna about her resignation and plans to return home.
Fortunately, Freya's rented house was not far from Tianmei Entertainment Building. Soon, she arrived downstairs, panting as she looked around.
Until she heard a voice saying, "Freya! Over here!"
She turned to see Anna getting out of a brand-new car, waving at her.
"Anna!"
Freya's eyes narrowed into a beautiful arc as she quickly walked up to Anna.
"Anna! Did you buy a car??"
Looking at the brand-new car beside Anna, Freya couldn't believe it. How could that man buy a car for Anna? Wasn't he mean to her?
Anna nodded with a smile, grabbing Freya's hand.
"Yes! Just bought it! I came here today to discuss something with you. Do you have time?"
Anna's almond-shaped eyes slightly curved upwards, her joyful expression evident on her face.
Freya then noticed that this version of Anna seemed a bit different from the last time she saw her. Her skin was much more hydrated, her cheeks slightly fuller, and her complexion significantly improved. Most importantly, she exuded a confidence that seemed to have returned!
Seeing Anna like this, Freya's eyes sparkled. Her Anna was back!
"Anna! I have plenty of time! What's the matter?"
"Freya! Come back to be my assistant again! Let's bring Thalia along, I'm making a comeback!"
Anna held Freya's hand, her eyes filled with anticipation.
Freya was stunned. She couldn't believe her ears!
After a while, she came back to her senses and held Anna's hand even tighter.
"Really? Anna! You're not lying to me, are you? You're making a comeback?!"
"Absolutely!"
Anna gave a definite answer.
"Yeah! I knew it! There's always a way forward! Haha! Anna, it's too coincidental! I just quit my job! We can be together again!"
Freya jumped up in excitement, dancing around happily. She had always dreamt of continuing to fight alongside her Anna.
Anna was taken aback, only now realizing that even Freya had resigned.
"Freya! I'm... sorry, I was too headstrong before. I won't be anymore!"
It's all because of myself that Freya and Thalia are like this. Thinking about this, Anna felt both self-blame and sadness, even dissipating some of her previous joy.
"Oh dear! Anna! Everyone has the right to make their own choices! I don't blame you. I believe Thalia wouldn't blame you either. Besides, you're making a comeback now! We should look towards the future!"
Seeing Anna sinking into self-blame again, Freya quickly stabilized her and comforted her.
"Yeah! Anna, you know where Thalia is, right? Let's go find her now!"
"I know! She's definitely at Qingpu District People's Hospital taking care of her mom! Besides working, Thalia spends four hours there every day!"
"Great! Let's go now!"
Anna wasted no time, directly letting Freya get in the car, and they headed to the hospital.
Inside the car, Freya curiously looked around at the new interior, then glanced at Anna, who was focused on driving.
"Anna, does he know you're making a comeback?"
Anna nodded, a slight smile unconsciously appearing on her lips.
"He does. He even helped me negotiate the contract this time, and this car, he bought it for me."
Freya's mouth fell open in shock. She couldn't believe it and exclaimed, "He helped you negotiate the contract?! How is that possible, Anna! You're not lying to me, are you?"
Anna shook her head, saying earnestly, "It's true. He negotiated the contract for me with Ocean Entertainment, and it's the top-tier one!"
"!!!!"
Freya didn't know what to say. She couldn't understand how Louis could negotiate such a top-tier contract!
Seeing Freya speechless, Anna continued, "Louis... he's really good to me now. Don't treat him with that attitude anymore!"
"Oh~~ Anna, you're so protective of him! I'm jealous! I can't stand it!"
Pouting, Freya dragged out her words, teasing Anna.
Anna blushed suddenly but didn't retort.
In their conversation, the car quickly arrived at the hospital. Anna and Freya carried the fruits they bought on the way and made their way to the hospital ward.
Ward 302 on the third floor of the inpatient department.
Anna knocked on the door nervously, and when she saw Thalia, she almost cried.
Thalia, who used to have dark hair, now had some white hair. Her once firm face now showed signs of wear and tear, looking tired and exhausted, wearing plain clothes that had turned white from washing.
This appearance was similar to Anna's previous state, indicating that she hadn't been doing well either.
When Thalia saw Anna, she was completely stunned, staring at her blankly.
Anna didn't know what to say. The two stared at each other, speechless for a moment.
It was Freya who ran in first, grabbing Thalia's hand.
"Thalia, Anna and I came to see you. How's your mom?"
Only then did Thalia react, feeling a bit flustered, her hands entangled together.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming? Look at me like this... Anna, come in and sit down."
"I just managed to put my mom to sleep. She's okay, she can eat and drink, just need one more surgery to fully recover."
Talking about her mother, a hint of smile appeared on Thalia's face, but this smile also contained a trace of bitterness.
She had reached the end of the road, owing over a hundred thousand dollars outside, borrowing from every relative and friend she knew. What would she use to pay for the next surgery?
Anna walked into the hospital room and sat down. She lowered her head, biting her lip, looking like a child who had done something wrong, afraid to look at Thalia.
Freya patted Thalia's hand and glanced at Anna. Thalia also looked at Anna carefully. After a moment, a comforting smile appeared on her face.
She approached Anna, sat beside her, and held her hand.
"Anna, I'm glad you came to see me. Seeing you like this now makes me even happier. It means you're doing okay. Thalia used to stop you, it was for your own good. Don't take it to heart."
"Thalia! I'm sorry!"
Anna couldn't hold back anymore, and she threw herself into Thalia's arms, tears streaming down like raindrops.
Thalia gently patted Anna's back and said softly, "No need to apologize. What mother would blame her own child? I've always treated you like my daughter."
"Okay, stop crying now, or you'll turn into an ugly monster!"