When the taxi arrived at Carol’s home, Diana saw Kyle standing at the door.

Kyle walked towards them, but Carol and Diana ignored him completely.

Diana helped Carol onto the bed. Even that was exhausting for Carol, and she felt generally terrible. Not wanting to make Diana worry, Carol encouraged her to leave.

“You can leave now, Diana. You just took over the business. There must be a lot of work to do. Go!”

“No, I have to look after you,” Diana protested.

Carol almost felt she couldn’t bear the pain anymore. With a serious, angry look, she uttered, “I want to be alone. Please.”

Feeling her anger, Diana stood...