Chapter 44: A Fateful Encounter

"Amia, why are you up? You should go back to bed," Dr. Clotho said as he walked in with a bowl of noodles, sounding a bit surprised. "I don’t want to rest anymore. I’m feeling fine now, and my friend is coming to pick me up soon. I need to leave," Amia replied. As she spoke, Dr. Clotho glanced at Steve, hoping for some reaction, but Steve remained focused on his computer, not paying attention. "Amia, you should at least eat these noodles first. Otherwise, after fasting for two days, your stomach will feel terrible," Dr. Clotho insisted, handing the bowl to Amia, who nodded in agreement. After finishing her meal, Amia and Robert went downstairs. Robert noticed Amia’s car arriving, so he left as well. Once back, he informed Steve. "Mr. Steve, Amia’s husband came to pick her up, so I left her with him," Robert said. Steve didn’t respond, only giving a slight nod. He understood now that Amia was gone, living her life as usual, which meant that she likely never had any real connection