Everyone was waiting for Jackie Qualls' next words without giving it much thought.
Regrettably, they never came.
Because as soon as Hannah left, Jackie, after a few seconds of deliberation, left as well.
He didn't say where he was going, but in this situation, everyone could guess he was going after Hannah without asking.
With that, the unspoken answers became insignificant.
When Jackie followed her out of the room, he saw the already closed elevator doors.
He worried whether his previous words had scared Hannah, but then he saw the elevator continuing to go upward, finally stopping at the roof.
She hadn't left.
Then he sighed in relief.
The wrap-up party began at seven and it was already close to midnight, yet everyone's enthusiasm showed no sign of waning.
The evening breeze was a little chill, scattering the hot air from her face. As soon as she regained some composure, Hannah initiated a video call.
It was answered after just a few rings.