#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.”

trust her, but I

grow, fueled by his lingering suspicions and the frustration of not being able to

about this whole situation,” Alexander muttered, his tone

he must be experiencing. “I know you care about Sophia deeply, Alexander. But sometimes, we have to trust that the people we

Alexander trailed off, unable to articulate the swirl

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

sense of unease that gnawed at him. He

you, Evelyn,” Alexander said quietly. “I

offered 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 examination of the apartment, she finally spotted the box tucked away

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

Sophia and share the news. However, to her

by Sophia’s lack of response, Evelyn decided to contact Benjamin, hoping he might have better luck reaching

the watch case,”

his voice. “I’m putting you on speaker so Sophia can hear

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

time in relaying her discovery. “I found the key. Now what

send it to me by express mail,” Sophia instructed, her tone

answer your phone, I called you several times,” she added, curiosity laced in

hesitated for a moment before

a hint of amusement coloring her voice. “You never lose a case, but when it comes to the phone,” she teased

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