Jonathan knocked and pushed open the door, casually asking, “Still at it?”

Estelle turned with a smile, “Almost done!”

“Need a bath? I can run one for you,” Jonathan offered.

“No thanks, I’m beat tonight. A quick shower will do!” Estelle shut down her laptop, stood up, and walked over to Jonathan, wrapping her arms around him and planting a kiss on his chin, “You head to bed; I’ll go shower!”

Jonathan ran his fingers through her hair affectionately, “Alright, go ahead.”

With her pajamas in hand, Estelle headed to the bathroom. The spray from the shower head hit her back, sharpening her thoughts as she let the water cascade down. Her mind was still fixed on the issues at Tripe’s end.

There had been times when her brother had gone off on missions and vanished for months, but this time, not even his own people knew his whereabouts.

The contacts she had sent out to find him hadn’t turned up a single clue.

It was all very odd, unnervingly so.

Estelle closed her eyes, trying to suppress the rising panic. She was getting impatient.

turned off the shower and stood in front of the foggy mirror. Wiping away the condensation, she stared

anymore. But you’ll learn just

please be that resilient

was propped up against the headboard, engrossed in a book. He put it down

of the bed, Estelle let Jonathan tenderly dry her long hair. His

with the tips of her hair, “Maybe it’s getting too long. I should get it trimmed if I find

to have an updo for our wedding. It’s better to

“The days are getting colder.

temperature-controlled. What does it matter if it’s hot or cold?” Jonathan teased her chin, his voice warm and

Estelle didn’t respond.

suggested, turning off the hairdryer and kissing her cheek, “I’ve been thinking, we don’t have to rush into

“What’s wrong with my

grumbled, “Speaking of which, from today on, we’re sticking to our pact. I

frowned, “Can’t I have just a

leaving no room for negotiation, “If I catch you, you’re

huh?” Estelle’s voice was sweet and teasing, like

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