Andrew nodded. "You're right."

Then it hit him-Sadie and the others had been MIA all night. He quickly dialed Annika, but her phone was dead. Sadie's phone was off too.

"Damn it," Andrew muttered, anxiety creeping in. If something happened to Sadie, it would be a disaster.

"Is something wrong with Ms. James?" Dahlia asked, her voice urgent.

"She's out of contact," Andrew said, frowning. "I think they might've been attacked. I've already sent people to help, but no word yet."

"You need to replace them fast. Don't let anything happen," Dahlia said, her worry evident. "Mr. Clemens risked his life for Ms. James. If something happens to her, then he..." "I know," Andrew cut in, his voice tight. He stepped outside to call Ethan and Oliver.

They soon reported back, saying they had just landed in Avalis and were looking for Sadie. No leads yet, but they were definitely being tailed as soon as they got off the plane.

Andrew told them to replace Sadie and bring her back safe. After hanging up, he was still on edge.

Dahlia tried to reassure him, "Ms. James isn't the same as before. She's tough. Plus, her bodyguards are top-notch. Nothing will happen." "Let's hope so," Andrew muttered.

Meanwhile, Micah was out cold in the bed, clueless about everything going on.

No one slept that night. Even though Gabriella said Micah's condition had stabilized, everyone was still on edge because he hadn't woken up.

Andrew and Dahlia stayed in the room until dawn. The sunlight crept through the floor-to-ceiling windows, adding a bit of warmth.

Dahlia went to close the window, and Andrew adjusted Micah's blanket. Seeing he was still out, worry gnawed at him, "It's already seven. Why isn't he awake yet?" "Let's give it a bit more time." Dahlia took a warm towel and gently wiped Micah's face.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, followed by a servant's voice, "Ms. Graham, breakfast is ready. Please come downstairs to eat."

Olivia said, "I want to see Mr. Clemens."

The servant hesitated. "But..."

Andrew and Dahlia exchanged a look. Dahlia quickly put away the medical equipment and went to open the door. She greeted, "Good morning, Ms. Graham." "Good morning. I hope I'm not intruding?" Olivia said, looking apologetic.

"No, not at all," Dahlia quickly replied. "Mr. Clemens hasn't woken up yet."

"Can I see him?" Olivia pleaded, "I didn't sleep all night. I'm really worried. I just want to see him for a moment."

Dahlia's heart softened. It was rare for someone of Olivia's status to plead so humbly. She couldn't refuse. "Well, please come in."

"Dahlia..." Andrew started to protest, but Dahlia had already opened the door, so he let it go.

Olivia told her attendants to wait outside and walked into the room alone. Seeing Micah lying in bed, she felt a lump in her throat, and her eyes welled up. She was about to step forward but then froze. She noticed the photo on the wall above the bed. It was a wedding photo of Micah and Sadie. They were gazing at each other lovingly by the seaside, their eyes full of affection.

Micah was holding Sadie from behind, looking down at her with a tenderness and warmth that Olivia had never seen before.

"Oh, that was taken two years ago when they got married," Andrew explained softly. "Mr. Clemens has always kept it in the room and never took it down."

Olivia's expression stiffened, and her eyes became a bit unfocused, but she quickly regained her composure and smiled, "It's all in the past. It doesn't matter."

It seemed like she was saying it to Andrew, but it was more like she was saying it to herself, a form of self-consolation.

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