Chapter 34 Outside the hospital room , Chris shot Kevin a cold , piercing look . Found anything ? he asked . Kevin shook his head . Nothing yet . Nothing ? Chris expression darkened , clearly frustrated . Then whats the point of all this ? Kevin sighed , adjusting his posture . Ive only just started digging , but already , someones trying to block my investigation . Whoever is behind this is not someone to mess with Chris narrowed his eyes , his suspicion confirmed . The fact that someone was actively trying to stop him from getting answers made it clear : this person had power , and they were hiding something . He couldnt forget the scene at Cloudridge Valley last night , when that man had aimed a gun at him . That had been a clear warning . It was obvious this was no ordinary person . Kevin hesitated before speaking again . Maybe you should just ask Miss Giovanni directly . She might know something . Mentioning Stephanie was enough to make Chris headache flare . The last thing he wanted was to involve her in this mess . But every time remembering her with another man , his chest tightened with a dull , painful ache . ***** 13 ) The man who had been with Stephanie remained a mystery , and there was no way to find out . Chris couldnt hide his frustration . As he walked back into the hospital room , Olivia immediately noticed the tension on his face . Whats going on ? Another work crisis ? she asked softly . Chris shook his head , his lips pressing into a thin line . No , nothing like that . Olivia didnt relate his resentment to Stephanie she was too exhausted . She looked away , pain flashing across her face . Chris , I want to leave the hospital , she spoke up . Chris face darkened immediately . He refused without a second thought . Dont be ridiculous . Olivias voice trembled as she spoke , but she was determined . The smell of disinfectant … its suffocating . I feel like I might never walk out of here . Her words hit Chris harder than he expected . Who could blame her ? The thought of facing multiple illnesses all at once ? That was enough to shake anyone to their core . Seeing that Chris remained silent , Olivia reached out , gently grasping his hand . I want to live by the sea … somewhere I can see the ocean , the sunrise , and the sunset , she said . Chris … Im scared . Im afraid this would be my last moment . Seeing the fear in her eyes , Chris softened . He sighed , and then eventually agreed . Ill have Kevin arrange for you to stay by the sea . Olivias smile was faint , but it was there . Thank you . I dont want to spend my last days in this hospital . Dont say that . Youll get through this , Chris murmured . 1/3 Chapter 34 Chris left Olivias ward at noon . In the car , he lit a cigarette , lost in thought for a moment Go over to Shallow Bay area , after a while , he turned to Kevin , exhaling a slow stream of smoke . Talk to the person in charge . I want to rent Whispering Bay for a while . Olivia would be happy to live in Shallow Bay area . That was how Chris thought . The air was fresh , ideal for her recovery . And the rooms well , the windows offered views of both the sunrise and the sunser without a hitch . But most importantly , it was spacious . Though he owned several seaside properties , none were quite right for her condition . The space wastit as vast , and there be a need for a full medical team , along with all the equipment . After considering it all , Chris realized that Whispering Bay was the most suitable . He knew the owners wouldnt sell , that much was clear . So renting it for a period seemed like the best option Whispering Bay ? Kevin blinked in surprise . Do you think the owner will actually rent it out ? He knew the property had been vacant for a while . In fact , the owners had refused to sell before . Would they really care about a few months rent ? Chris response was calm . The rents negotiable . Ill offer five times the market price . Kevin nodded , processing the information . Ill take care of it . Id like to see some progress this afternoon . Chris added , his voice took on a firm tone . He was meticulous when it came to Olivias well being , never skipping a step . While the situation was hard to accept , he had to face the harsh truth : Olivias condition was dire , and she likely wouldnt make it through this ordeal . After all , having all those illnesses together well , that was a deadly combination . At Whispering Bay , things were unfolding quietly . Stephanie hadnt slept well the night before . In the morning , Sebastian had coaxed her into having breakfast , but afterward , shed gone straight back to sleep for the whole morning . By lunchtime , she wasnt even interested in eating . Sebastian sat by her bedside , his face soft with affection as he pinched her cheek gently . Youre really this tired ? Stephanie could hardly keep her eyes open , letting out a faint hum before turning over to try and fall back asleep . Seeing how exhausted she was , Sebastian decided not to disturb her further . He stood up and quietly left the room . As he passed the door , he glanced at the waiting servant and said , Dont disturb her . Let her eat when she wakes up . Understood , Mr. Giovanni . The servant replied respectfully . Sebastian nodded . Without even having lunch , he immediately left Whispering Bay for a phone call . As for Stephanie , she slept soundly until nearly 2 p.m. It was then that Jennifer called , mentioning there were several issues with the design , and the designer didnt know how to 2/3 Chapter 4 proceed with using them . Stephanie dragged herself out of bed , still groggy . Til be over in a bit Alright , came the response from the other end of the line before the call ended . Stephanie freshened up , changed her clothes , and as she stepped out , she found a servant waiting by the door . The servant greeted her with a bow , Miss , youre awake . Giovanni said that when you woke up , you should eat something Brst Where is he ? Stephanie was still half dazed , feeling the remnants of sleep clouding her mind . He received a call and left . He said you should eat by yourself , answered the servant . Okay Stephanie nodded absently . She wasnt surprised . Sebastian had always been busy . Even when they were in Fiorenza and her father was still around , it was common for her not to see him for a whole week . Now that he was in Long Harbor , his stay was likely brief , and hed be occupied with work . In "Someone Loved is Never Lost" by CrushReel, readers are immersed in a captivating CEO drama that explores the intricacies of love, loss, and redemption. 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