She stumbled backward a few steps.


    Luckily, Miley was observant and caught her before she could fall.


    Ste steadied herself.


    She knew she couldn’t afford to break down now, so she gathered herposure and instructed Fernando, “Go and confirm the identity of the man from Zeklecand who died.


    Then check the list of casualties.


    ”


    Fernando responded immediately, “Okay.


    Is there anything else I can do for you? If not, I’ll get off the line.


    ”


    He had many tasks to handle.


    After speaking with Fernando, Ste felt even more resolved.


    She clenched her teeth and said firmly, “Prepare a private ne for me.


    I’m going to Sothrea.


    ”


    Upon hearing this, Fernando hesitated briefly.


    “Mrs.


    rk… It’s very risky here.


    It isn’t safe for you toe.


    Moreover, with Mr.


    rk missing, if something were to happen to you, I couldn’t face him.


    ”


    Ste was adamant.


    She retorted, “Do you think I can just sit at home and wait, given what’s happened?”


    “But…” Fernando still wavered.


    Ste yelled, “If you won’t help me, I’ll buy a ticket myself.


    I am going to Sothrea, whether you assist me or not.


    ”


    Fernando was surprised by Ste’s resolve.


    After considering everything, he eventually consented.


    He said, “I’m on it.


    ”


    Once she hung up the phone, Ste took several deep breaths to steady herself.


    She couldn’t afford to break down.


    As long as there was no confirmation of Matthew’s death, she had to believe he was alive.


    Miley was deeply concerned when she observed Ste in this state.


    Her worry deepened upon learning that Ste had instructed Fernando to arrange a ne.


    She attempted to make Ste reconsider, saying, “Ste, think about this.


    Are you really set on going to Sothrea?”Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    “Yes,” Ste responded decisively.


    She returned to her room, gathered a few sets of clothes, and packed them into a suitcase, ready to leave at any time.


    Miley felt conflicted but, as Ste’s best friend, prioritized Ste’s safety above all.


    Miley asked once more, “Ste, do you have to go?”


    Understanding Miley’s concern, Steposed herself, looked at Miley, and said earnestly, “I know you care about me.


    But staying here would only scare me more.


    I need to go.


    ”


    Miley realized she couldn’t sway Ste’s decision.


    She held Ste’s hand and said deliberately, “If you’re determined, I’ll apany you.


    ”


    Ste was momentarily taken aback but quickly regained herposure.