#173 “Evelyn? Where’s Sophia?”

The morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room as Sophia stirred from her slumber. Stretching luxuriously, she felt remarkably rested despite the events of the previous day. With a contented sigh, she rose from the bed and began to ready herself for the day ahead.

After a quick shower and a change of clothes, Sophia made her way downstairs to the kitchen, where Benjamin was already preparing breakfast. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, mingling with the scent of sizzling bacon and eggs.

“Morning, Sophia,” Benjamin greeted her with a smile as she entered the room. “I hope you slept well.”

“Like a baby,” Sophia replied, returning his smile as she took a seat at the table. “And breakfast smells amazing.”

As they enjoyed their meal together, Sophia couldn’t shake the excitement bubbling within her. She was eager to share her theory about the watch with Benjamin, knowing that he would appreciate her detective work.

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as she spoke. “That’s a brilliant idea, Sophia. Your grandfather was

“I need to call Alexander

reach for his phone, Benjamin intervened. “Actually, Sophia, I

frowned, puzzled by Benjamin’s

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hands and dialed Evelyn’s number. As the phone rang, Sophia watched with a sense of unease, unsure of

picked up. “We

intently as Benjamin explained the situation to Evelyn. When it was her

grandfather gave me,” Sophia said. “I think there might be a clue inside that could help

any developments. With a sense of relief, Sophia thanked Evelyn and ended the call, feeling hopeful that they were one step closer to unraveling the mystery

*

hunched over his laptop. His usually tidy workspace was

and Sophia. Despite their argument, he had hoped that they had made amends, but her continued silence only

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