Meanwhile, Hanley had just arrived home from work. Though he had earlier been surprised to find Fabiola gone, he wasn’t too worried about her. After all, she had probably just returned to her family’s side. With that, he sent her a text before heading off to take a shower…
Once he was done, however, he couldn’t help but raise a slight brow. Strange… She didn’t usually take this long to reply… Sensing that something was off, he immediately ordered his secretary to check on Fabiola…
It was a while later when his anxious assistant reported, “A-apparently she went hiking in the Alcier Tips this afternoon, and she ended up getting caught in an avalanche! From what I’ve gathered, Mr. Xenos has already headed over to rescue her…”
Shocked to hear that, Hanley gritted his teeth before putting his coat on and heading straight for the Alcier Tips…
It was around then when the sleeping Fabiola finally scrunched her face before opening her eyes… and though it took her a second, she quickly realized that she was now in a warm, wooden cabin… What on earth? Hadn’t she been-
“Glad you’re awake now…” said an almost monotonous voice… and upon turning to her side, she was shocked to see Neal sitting by the edge of the bed! And here she thought her savior had been Hanley…
Noticing the disappointment in her eyes, Neal’s heart sank even further as he added, “Don’t worry, we’re only here because the roads were blocked because of that avalanche… We’ll leave once the snow clears up or the rescue team arrives. That aside, feeling any discomfort…?”
Shaking her head, Fabiola then said, “I’m fine….”
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