Thelma’s legs trembled, unable to close, her whole body felt like a puddle of mud, gasping for breath like a fish out of water.
Sam Noah wrapped a bath towel around himself. Seeing her still lying there, he came over and picked her up to take her to the bathroom. He initially intended to help her rinse off, but as they went on, things took an unpredictable turn, and Thelma found herself pressed against the bathroom wall, once again at his mercy.
Afterward, Thelma truly had no strength left. Sam Noah carried her out and sat down on the sofa. Thelma rested her head on his thigh while Sam Noah had someone brew a cup of tea, sipping it while handling documents.
Although her physical condition was quite good, it still paled in comparison to Sam Noah. For instance, at this moment, she lay on his leg, not wanting to move, while he still had the energy to deal with work matters.
“Are you leaving early tomorrow?” Sam Noah casually asked.
“Mm.” Thelma’s voice was lazy.
“How many days will you be gone?”
She had already heard these questions at least three times. Since she told him about this yesterday, he had asked once, again this morning, and just before they started, he asked again, and now he was asking once more.
Thelma sat up, wrapping her arms around his neck, raising an eyebrow with a smile. “Are you going to miss me?”
She had tied a bath towel around her chest, and as she rose, her long hair fell over her shoulders. Her hair was of excellent quality and had a draping effect, with her black hair contrasting beautifully against her fair skin, creating a stunning visual.
She looked like a fairy.
He put down the documents in his hands, holding her on his lap, and asked, “Do you find me annoying?”
“No.” She traced circles on his shoulder with her nails. “I just feel like you really don’t want me to go.”
“Your feeling is quite accurate.”
“……”
Thelma smiled down, feeling a bit shy at Mr. Sam’s directness. She leaned against his chest and said, “But I have to go out and explore. However, I will be back in a few days.”
Sam Noah naturally understood this point. She was not his accessory; she had her own thoughts and things she needed to strive for. All he could do was let go when it was time to let go.
Even if he truly didn’t want to, just being apart for a few days was hard for him.
Thelma set off early the next morning, first going to the studio to meet with Connor and Mira before finding the person in charge of the shoot. Thelma didn’t expect that Presley would also participate in this charity event. But then again, it made sense; Presley had always been enthusiastic about public welfare, and her presence could be seen in various charity activities.
Several other celebrities were also going, including Ava.
Ava had already terminated her contract with MK. She had no choice but to do so; her contract with MK still had a few years left, and it was clear that MK intended to bury her. The glorious period for female singers was only a few years, and if Ava didn’t terminate her contract, the losses would be even worse. However, it was said that she had to pay a hefty penalty for the termination.
After terminating her contract, Ava signed with a new company, and this collaboration might also involve her new company, which is why they sent her.
“I didn’t expect to see you so soon. How have you been during this time?” Ava greeted her warmly as if there were no grievances between them.
Who wouldn’t know how to be insincere? Thelma smiled and said, “I’m good. It’s rare that you still remember me.”
They traveled by bus, which included participating celebrities, their assistants, managers, directors, and several photographers. Connor and Mira sat together discussing the upcoming arrangements, while Thelma had to find a seat for herself. She saw Presley waving at her from not far away, and there was an empty seat next to her.
Thelma walked over and sat down. She didn’t know what was happening, but now when she saw Presley again, she wasn’t as excited as the first time.
Thelma chatted with her for a while, asking about the details of the upcoming arrangements. Presley told her that there was also a medical team accompanying them, from the affiliated hospital of Nova University.
“The affiliated hospital of Nova University?” Thelma remembered that she had met Eric there last time.
“Why? Do you know someone there?”
“No.”
It shouldn’t be that coincidental, right?
Perhaps fearing what one might encounter, just as this thought crossed her mind, she saw several men in white coats boarding the bus, and the leader was none other than Eric.
