As the afternoon drew near, Eileen's complexion finally softened somewhat, though she remained without appetite and didn’t eat anything. Nina worried that her continued state would lead to listlessness.

But when she saw Eileen still able to take Sheila's call and offer advice with clarity, she knew that Eileen was indomitable.

Moreover, Eileen at work seemed like a different person, ablaze with passion.

There was no hint of heartache in her demeanor.

Yet, once she set down her phone, she seemed to collapse, drained of energy, lying weakly on the bed.

Observing this, Nina had an idea and fetched the script for Eileen to peruse.

Sure enough, as soon as...