Chapter 124

A full ten minutes passed by the time I arrived at the hot spring, pretending as if nothing had happened. Immersed in the warm, inviting waters of the hot spring, I felt a sense of deep comfort. It was as if every part of my skin was being nourished by it, washing away the chill that had penetrated my very core. However, for quite some time, I was the only one in the hot spring. As I realized something was off, John and Queenie rushed over together. John's voice carried a deep sense of remorse as he said, "Ms. Smith, I sincerely apologize for Mr. Harold's sudden absence. Due to his intense work schedule over the past two years, he has developed gastritis. "Additionally, he had some alcohol and caught a cold yesterday. If his health wasn't so bad, he would never have left without informing you." What did John mean Bruce had left without informing anyone? Did that mean Bruce had already left the hot spring? Why hadn't he personally told anyone before leaving? Queenie's face betr