#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.”

her, but I

agitation seemed to grow, fueled by his lingering

a bad feeling about this whole situation,”

must be experiencing. “I know you care about Sophia deeply, Alexander. But sometimes, we have to trust that the people we love know what’s best

Alexander trailed off, unable to articulate the swirl of emotions

hand on his shoulder. “Sophia will come around, Alexander.

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

you, Evelyn,” Alexander said

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

accomplishment, Evelyn carefully retrieved the box and began to examine its contents. As she sifted through the items inside, her eyes widened

Sophia and share the news. However, to her dismay, Sophia didn’t pick

lack of response, Evelyn decided to contact Benjamin, hoping he might have better luck reaching her.

a key in the watch case,” Evelyn exclaimed, her excitement palpable

his voice.

warm and

the key. Now what do I do?” she

by express mail,” Sophia instructed, her

your phone, I called you

before admitting,

voice. “You never lose a

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