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 responded, not slowing down.
Ben, sensing the gravity of the situation, stopped her with a gentle touch.
"I will drive you," he offered.
Diana, her mind preoccupied with thoughts of Max and the need for answers, declined, saying, "No… not today, dear. Okay, I am leaving. I will call you after going home, okay?"