Diana emerged from the hospital, the urgency in her steps. It was 8 pm, and she was in a hurry to return to the mansion. The need to find out where Francisco had sent Max consumed her thoughts.

In her hurried state, Ben, one of her confidants and a source of support, spotted her and called out, "Diana!"

Turning to face him, she replied, "Ben!"

"Are you in a hurry?" he inquired, noticing the tension in her demeanor.

"Um… actually, yes. I need to go home," she ...