She nervously grabbed Rafael's collar, her eyes misted with tears.

Rafael paused, suppressing his irritation, stood up, straightened his attire, and walked out.

It was unclear what he said to Jayden outside, but less than half a minute later, the sound of footsteps receded.

Eileen immediately understood that Rafael had bought her time to leave.

She hurriedly dressed, quietly opened the door, made sure the corridor was empty, and then briskly walked to the restroom.

Once inside a cubicle, Eileen took out a small mirror to touch up her makeup. But she found herself reflected in it, her eyes dazed, her cheeks flushed, like a rose intoxicated by spring, exuding...