After pondering for a moment, Simon's car slowly began to pick up speed.
Even if he received words and looks worse than in his dream, he had to accept it graciously. It was the karma for what he had done to Ellie, so it was only natural.
Simon's sedan started accelerating again. After driving for a few more minutes, a beautifully constructed building came into view.
"..."
Simon stopped the car once more. As he thought about facing Ellie soon, his heart began to pound wildly.
***
Ellie tightly clenched her faintly trembling hands.
Her fingertips were cold, and her mind was completely blank. Although summer hadn't passed yet and the air was still stuffy, and she had dressed warmly in case of air conditioning, it couldn't warm her nervous heart.
Just the thought of meeting him was causing all the cells in her body to react violently.
"Ellie, take a deep breath."
Mindy gently rubbed Ellie's overly tense shoulders. Her face was full of worry and concern.
