Her priority

But suddenly, my phone rang and I saw Lydia's name flashing on the screen.

I let out an annoyed sigh and rejected the call. I turned to look at Marcus, but he was gone. I searched the area frantically, but he was nowhere to be seen.

“What the heck!”

The phone rang again, and this time, I couldn't ignore it. I answered it, already preparing to scold Lydia for disturbing me. But before I could even say a word, she spoke first, her voice filled with panic.

“Madam, your father rushed to the hospital!' she exclaimed.

I was taken aback by her words. My mind went blank and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I asked Lydia for more details, and she explained that my father had collapsed and was rushed to the hospital.

I felt a wave of fear and worry wash over me.

Inside the bar, I caught sight of Elijah making his way towards me.

"We've been waiting for you," he said.

"I'm sorry, but I have to leave. My father was just rushed to the hospital, and he needs me by his side," I responded, bidd