Chapter 155. A Message

June POV

I froze, staring at the tall figure standing before me. He looked unfamiliar… yet familiar, dressed in a sharp tuxedo like he was about to step into a gala.

“Uh–” my lips moved, trying to form words, but nothing came out.

“Hi… uhm— I don’t know if you remember me, but I’m–” he started, his voice hesitant.

“Ted,” I cut him off, shaking my head. “I’m sorry, Doctor Ted. I remember you. You’re Hermes’s… I mean, Mr. Grande’s friend. You treated me back then…” My voice trailed off, heat rushing to my cheeks.

Why was Hermes’s friend here? How did he even know where I lived? Hermes had never been to my house.

“Yes. I’m Ted. Teddy Aussie,” he said, a hint of nervousness in his voice.

A beat of silence fell between us, thick and awkward, as we stared at each other.

“Can I… please come in?” he asked, forcing a polite smile.

“Of course,” I snapped, stepping aside for him.

I watched him step inside, still smiling politel