Chapter 1725

Alina watched Harvey retreat to the study, leaving her alone in the dining room. A wave of unease swept over her, leaving her momentarily dazed. There was a gnawing sense of foreboding she couldn't shake. The anxiety mirrored the moment she discovered the villa's renovation plans had been changed without warning, leaving her scrambling to adjust on the fly. Her stomach growled softly. She hadn't eaten lunch and was genuinely hungry. But now, her appetite was gone. She took a deep breath and tried to steady herself, feeling utterly lost. Just then, her phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen. An unknown number was calling. Still rattled, she hesitated for a moment before answering. "Hello?" "Is this Alina Jensen?" a woman's calm voice asked. "Yes, it's me," Alina replied. "I'm Theodore's fiancée—or, I should say, ex-fiancée. I just got a call from his parents. I just wanted to let you know. Theodore was in a car accident and is at Oakdale Hospital. If you have time, you should