Chapter 70
Author: Gideon Johnson
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"You look worn out. Are you okay?" Edna asked Derek immediately he took a seat beside her on the bench.

They were right in the middle of a public park in the middle of the day. It was the timing they had both chosen to meet up and Derek agreed to it.

"Haven't had a decent sleep yet since last night," Derek informed her as he ran a hand across his face.

"Why? Worked through the night?"

"No," he said. "The time I received your text, even up until this morning, I was in the hospital with my wife. She collapsed last night."

"Oh my. Is it something serious?"

"Not really. Just a result of a physical toll on her. The doctor said she'll be fine after she has taken enough rest."

"That's good to know," Edna heaved a sigh of relief right after saying that. "Do you want to take a bit of time to rest your head before we talk? I don't want you to feel burdened by me bringing you out here just to discuss."

"You said it was something important. Of course, I have to be here to hear what it is. Besides
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