Chapter 2006 Not Here

Ivanka frowned deeply as she watched. She immediately demanded the room number. The front desk clerk nervously provided the information. Ivanka quickly instructed someone to lead her to the room. On the way, her hands trembled uncontrollably. She could not bear to imagine what she would do if anything had happened to Candice. How would she face her, or Rosie? Seeing Ivanka’s fear and distress, Michael gently held her hand in the elevator. Ivanka was slightly stunned for a second before she looked at him. Without speaking, Michael’s expression said, “Don’t worry, I’m here.” Ivanka nodded. A steady stream of courage seemed to flow from where their hands were joined and grounded her. Ivanka was not usually indecisive or irresponsible. If Candice’s accident had anything to do with her decisions, she would take full responsibility for it. She just hoped nothing had happened to Candice. When she reached the door to the room, Ivanka kicked it open. Anticipating the possibil