Chapter 45.


    “Zoe, I didn’t say it was you, because I was worried Mr. Dolton might want to talk to you. You probably don’t want to speak with him, right?” Myra asked, clearly concerned for me.


    I gave a wry smile. “You yed that really well.”


    “I knew you’d think that. I’d do the same if I were you,” Myraughed, then kept running, climbing onto the Ferris wheel.


    That was definitely the highest point. I could see the amusement park below, lit up, but through the video, I noticed something was off. Overall, it didn’t look bad, but the lighting was nothing like what we’d designed.


    The original n had a blue gradient, like the transition from night to dawn over the ocean. Now, it was all one solid blue- an intense, deep blue. While the color was rich, itpletely lost the soul of the design.


    “Zoe, this is how it looks. I don’t know if the problem is with the construction team or the lighting supplier.” Myra’s voice came through.


    “Have you spoken to both of them? What did they say?” I asked.


    “The construction team says they followed the specs exactly. The supplier ims they delivered the lights as requested. Neither of them is taking responsibility, so I really don’t know where the problem lies,” Myra replied, clearly frustrated.


    “Zoe, pleasee back. I really can’t handle this by myself, and after all the effort you put into this park, you wouldn’t want something like this to happen, right?” Myra begged again.


    “Alright, I’lle back,” I said, without offering any further exnation.


    I ended the video call and immediately booked a flight. Before long, Myra sent me the aerial footage, and it was clear the issue was bigger than I had expected.


    The next morning, I had everything packed and was ready for the 9 a.m. flight.


    “Zoe, you’re up early today. What are you up to? Doing yoga again?” Holly asked as she saw me.


    I’d been practicing yoga in the yard during my free time these past few days, and every time, Holly would remind me to be careful not to hurt myself.


    “No, not today,” I said, walking up to her. “Holly, I’m leaving.””


    She looked surprised and mumbled, “But you said you’d stay a little longer.”


    “There’s a project at mypany that needs my attention. I have to go deal with it, but once everything’s sorted, I mighte back to visit you,” I said, keeping it open-ended.


    Though I was leaving Alvin’spany, I still needed to work to support myself.


    “Go ahead, go. Everyone’s leaving, and here I am-an old woman who can’t go anywhere,” she said with a tone that tugged at my heart.


    Her words gave me a bold idea. “Holly, why don’t youe with me?”


    “Take me with you?” she asked, clearly surprised.


    “Yeah, I’ll take you to see the big city,” I said with a smile, my excitement building up.


    hapter 45


    These past few days, I’d trulye to see her as my own grandmother.


    But Holly shook her head. “I’m not going. I’m too old, and my legs aren’t what they used to be. I’d just slow you down.”


    “No, Holly, don’t say that. It’s just for a few days. Come on,” I said, wrapping my arm around hers, trying to coax her.


    She looked at me warmly. “Thank you for thinking of me, but I’ll stay here. When you have time, you can alwayse back and visit me.”


    Her words made my chest tighten, and before I knew it, my eyes started to sting. I pulled her into a hug. “Holly, I’m really going to miss you.”


    “Miss me for what? You should be thinking about Josh. What a great guy he is, and you hurt him so much that he left.” Holly’s words immediately snapped me out of my emotional moment.


    Josh left because I turned him down. I thought, ‘Is it because I didn’t care for him?’


    Before I could say anything, Holly patted my hand. “Zoe, Josh is a really good man. You should think carefully about it.”


    “Okay,” I said, agreeing without hesitation.