chapter 63

Tomorrow, he resolved, he would continue his search. The importance of the Sesame Tao oil was too great, and he was not one to give up easily. With a renewed sense of purpose, Ryan prepared to face the challenges of the new day, determined to find the missing ingredient and complete the ointment that held so much promise.

As Ryan approached the door, the unexpected knock breaking the silence of his concentration, he found Mrs. Sonya standing there when he opened it. The light from the hallway spilled into the room, momentarily illuminating the contrast between his current state of fatigue and her look of concern.

No," he admitted with a slight, sheepish smile. "The search for the last ingredient took up more time than I anticipated."

As they stepped outside the hospital, two black Rolls Royce cars were parked outside with a few men in black suits.

Mrs Sonya turned to Ryan. "Where do you stay Ryan?"

Ryan realized he hadn't thought about where he would stay ever since leaving his matr