"Get out" Kayden urged, still working on his laptop. Su Yang was dazed, what did he say? She scoffed. Kayden's cold gaze raked over her, glaring at her.
"I'm not the kind of person who loves repeating himself" he added coldly. Su Yang was shocked but decided not to show it. She swayed her hair backwards and a walked out of the office.
After work...
Alynah received a call from Lyra saying that Tulip had been admitted to the hospital. Alynah's mind was in a fuzz as she rushed to the hospital.
As she turned to a corner, she collided with a tall familiar figure and she bumped on his strong hard chest. She gasped in shock as her eyes can in contact with a pair of gorgeous grey eyes. What?! That's the CEO! Kayden Hart.
Kayden held her hand, steadying her and preventing her from stumbling.
"Oh I'm sorry sir!" Alynah quickly bowed.
Kayden stared intently at her. "Are you alright?" He asked, his eyes filled with concern, shocking Alynah to the bone.
"Oh I'm fine, just a bit... distracted" she laughed awkwardly.
Kayden's gaze softened. "Is everything alright? You look a bit shaken" he observed her expression.
Alynah froze, trying to come up with a reasonable question. There's no way she's gonna tell him about her daughter.
"I'm just here to visit my sister" she smiled, hoping he won't ask further questions.
Kayden narrowed his gaze as his gaze lingered on her. "Alright. Hope everything goes well with your sister" he shrugged.
"What... about you, sir?" She asked but then regretted that immediately. She shouldn't have asked him, she should have just excused herself and left.
"I'm here to see a colleague" he replied.
"Alright, I'll get going then" Alynah smiled politely. Heaving a deep sigh of relief, she didn't want to further continue this conversation as she's worried sick about Tulip.
"If you need anything Miss Grayling, you can reach out" Kayden said, professionally.
"Thank you Mr Hart" Alynah bowed and scurried down the hall.
Lyra's eyes widened in shock and disbelief as she stared at Alynah and Kayden interact in the hospital way. She'd been keeping a secret for years and now, the unexpected encounter made her heart accelerate.
"Aly? What...how... did you know Kayden Hart?" She asked, trying to keep her voice stable.
"Oh Lyra, he's my boss. The CEO of GSG" Alynah replied.
Lyra stared at her in shock as she gulped down nothing. This cannot be happening.
"What? You look like you've seen a ghost" Alynah rolled her eyes. Lyra's mind raced as she tried coming up with a suitable explanation. She can't possibly the her the truth.
"I was just... shocked. I didn't expect to see him" Lyra stuttered. Alynah stared intently at her. It's like Lyra is hiding something from her but she shrugged.
"How's Tulip?" She asked, her worry came back.
"She's feeling better. The doctor will soon call for us"
Almost immediately, Doctor Cyrus walked out of the hospital room.
"How's my baby?" Alynah asked, rushing towards the sleeping Tulip.
"She's feeling a lot better now. The bullying at school had pushed her boundaries. She couldn't control it anymore so, she fainted from stress" Doctor Cyrus explained, his face was sympathetic.
"Bullying again...?" Alynah's voice broke at the end.
"Yes Miss Grayling, she mentioned something like they were teasing her about not having a Dad. Some even called her a bastard. Tulip tried to ignore them but it's getting worse by the day" Doctor Cyrus added.
Alynah shot Tulip a stare with teary eyes, she squeezed her tiny hand.
"Those kids! They never knew Tulip's dad...is.. complicated" Lyra clenched her fist, trying to avoid eye contact with Alynah.
Alynah stared at her, her eyes asking one thousand and one questions.
"Tulip needs your unwavering love and support. She need to feel free with you two to help her open up her feelings. That'll make her feel better" Doctor Cyrus stated.
"Thank you doc, we promise to stand for her" Alynah said, her eyes brimming with determination.
Lyra stared at Alynah then Tulip, her expression was that of guilt and concern. She knew something that Alynah doesn't know and the weight of the secret was crushing her.
How long can she keep it hidden?
What if Alynah finds out?
What's that secret that Lyra is trying to hide for years?