The news struck Agnes like a bolt from the blue. She was well aware of what Ryder had given up to join the Novy Medical Team.
His dream was to become one of the world's leading psychiatrists. And his resignation from St. Mary's hospital was tantamount to leaving the Novy Medical Team.
In essence, it was like he was surrendering his medical ambitions.
Agnes immediately tried to call Ryder, but his phone was switched off.
As a last resort, Agnes sought out the hospital's director. The director seemed deeply upset about Ryder's departure. Ryder was the face of the hospital, the youngest core member of the team. But his departure was infamously resolute.
Everyone thought he must have suffered a significant setback.
Now, no one could reach him.
Finally, the director said, "As for Summer's condition, you don't need to worry. Even without Dr. Ryder, the team will continue their research. We won't give up."
On her way home, Agnes was truly devastated. She knew Ryder must have suffered a huge blow to give up everything like this.
By the fourth day, Agnes had returned to Willowbrook Town. She tried to get some news about Ryder, but there was nothing.
First thing in the morning, Agnes informed Jared, and Jared looked up Ryder's whereabouts.
Ryder was currently at a resort in Mauritius.
Agnes finally breathed a sigh of relief. So Ryder was on vacation.
After all these years, he must be exhausted.
Agnes decided to have a good chat with Ryder when he returned.
In the following days, it was probably the most leisure time Agnes had had in years.
All day long, her activities were limited to eating and sleeping.
Over the years, she had been running around, writing news articles, conducting interviews, often forgetting to eat or sleep.
Work had become a constant in her life. It seemed like she had never taken a break like this.
After a few days, Agnes finally felt rested.
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