However, just as Fiona's smile began to form, Katelyn turned back to face her and sneered, "Do you think I really care?"

If not for the need to investigate her birth parents, Katelyn wouldn't have bothered coming to Yata. She held no fondness for this place. Aside from the late Douglas, who genuinely cared for her here? Without giving Fiona another glance, Katelyn turned and made her way to her room.

Fiona's confidence faltered. She had previously assured Ryanna that Katelyn would certainly attend, but now Katelyn was refusing. Fiona wondered how she would explain this change to Ryanna.

Fiona hurried after Katelyn, calling out, "Hey…"

But Katelyn had already reached her door and closed it forcefully. A gust of wind from the door tousled Fiona's hair. Her nose was just half an inch from the door, so close that it almost got hit when the door slammed. With the force of the slam, a direct hit could have resulted in a broken nose.

Fiona, now seething, clenched her teeth and shouted, "Katelyn Bailey!" However, the hotel room was well soundproofed. Fiona's shouts went unheard as Katelyn was oblivious inside.

Upon returning to her hotel room, Katelyn's first act was to draw a hot bath. She lit an aromatherapy candle to soothe her nerves and took out her tablet to watch a variety show.

As Katelyn settled into the bath, she felt an immediate sense of relief. The tension and discomfort she had been carrying began to fade. She was much more comfortable now.

Maybe because she was overly relaxed, Katelyn inadvertently fell asleep in the bathtub. Fortunately, the bathtub was designed to keep the water temperature consistent, so she didn't have to worry about the water cooling down.

Vincent arrived about half an hour later. He had sent several messages to Katelyn but received no response, which made him anxious. He quickly began to search the room. He checked the living room and the bedroom but found no sign of her.

Vincent then headed straight for the bathroom. As he opened the door, he found Katelyn asleep in the bathtub. The variety show was still playing on her tablet, laughter echoing from the speakers.

Vincent's brow furrowed in concern. He was about to call out to her when he noticed Katelyn's body slowly slipping under the water. Almost reflexively, Vincent rushed over and gently lifted her arms, keeping her from choking on the water.

Yet, as Vincent looked down at Katelyn in the bathtub, her graceful figure before him held an intense allure, making his heart race. Just as he was preparing to step back, Katelyn let out a soft sound. Her eyes fluttered open.

In that instant, Katelyn and Vincent's eyes met.

Suddenly, Vincent felt warmth spread through his nose. Blood began to trickle from his nose just as he was in front of Katelyn.

Katelyn crossed her arms protectively, her cheeks flushed and her voice slightly hoarse as she said, "You're bleeding from your nose. You should step outside…"

Vincent quickly grabbed a tissue, wiped the blood away, and then looked at Katelyn. "Aren't you worried I might take a step forward?" Despite feeling a bit embarrassed, Katelyn remained composed. This composure piqued Vincent's curiosity.

Katelyn then turned over and submerged herself deeper beneath the water, attempting to limit what Vincent could see. "Leave now!"

While she maintained a semblance of calm, she still found Vincent's stare unsettling. She wished she could disappear entirely beneath the water. However, she knew she couldn't stay there forever.

Realizing he couldn't stay any longer, Vincent held his nose and hurried out.

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