#174 “Surprised to See Me, Son?”

Evelyn looked at Alexander in confusion. She had just arrived at Sophia’s apartment to check the watch box, as she had been asked, and encountering Alexander there was unexpected.

“Sophia is in her grandfather’s old house,” Evelyn informed him. “Didn’t you know?”

“Of course I know,” Alexander replied cheekily. “What are you doing here?”

“Sophia contacted me to check on something in her apartment,” Evelyn explained.

“So she’s answering your calls,” Alexander retorted sharply.

“I don’t understand what’s going on,” Evelyn admitted, her brow furrowing with concern.

“Since she left, Sophia hasn’t called me once,” Alexander remarked, frustration evident in his voice.

“She must be busy, Alexander,” Evelyn countered gently. “Trust her a little.”

but I don’t trust

Alexander’s agitation seemed to grow, fueled by

have a bad feeling about this whole situation,”

know you care about

know, but…” Alexander trailed off, unable to articulate the

shoulder. “Sophia will come

the sense of unease that gnawed at him. He felt powerless, trapped in a web of

said quietly. “I

As Alexander turned to leave, Evelyn continued her search for the watch box, determined to fulfill Sophia’s request. After a thorough examination of the apartment,

began to examine its contents. As she sifted through the items inside, her eyes widened in surprise when she discovered a small key nestled

her phone to call Sophia and share the news.

response, Evelyn decided to contact Benjamin, hoping he might have better luck reaching her. As Evelyn’s call

case,”

smile evident in his voice. “I’m putting

in, her tone warm and relieved. “Hello, Evelyn,” she

found the key. Now what do I do?” she asked, her voice filled with

me by express mail,” Sophia instructed, her

Sophia, why don’t you answer your phone, I called you several times,”

hesitated for a moment before admitting, “I

help but laugh at Sophia’s admission, a hint of amusement coloring her voice. “You

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