On the other end of the phone, Lina said, "What's wrong?"

Sherry paused for a few seconds before saying, "Nothing, thank you."

Hanging up the phone, she switched on her computer and sorted through the photos.

Sherry had meant to ask Lina how she had found her phone number, but it seemed that she shouldn’t take the trouble to ask.

After selecting the most satisfying photos she had taken and sending them over, Sherry closed the computer and went into the bathroom.

When she got out of the shower, Sherry couldn't sleep and cleaned up the house. Before long, a faint glow tinted the sky in the distance.

She sat down in front of her computer and worked on the pictures she hadn't finished retouching.

It was a knock at the door that connected her with the outside world again.

Stella had thought Stella was still asleep when she left this morning, so she hadn't called her. But she couldn't let Sherry stay asleep just like that, so she ordered her lunch online.

Sherry took the paper bag from the deliveryman and sat down as she messaged Stella.

Her eyes widened as she caught sight of the time on her computer screensaver.

It was almost twelve o'clock!

Her plane would take off at 2 pm.

Sherry quickly ate her lunch, fixed her hair, and didn't have time to pack her clothes, so she grabbed the suitcase she'd brought back from London, hastily stuffed two more clothes in it and left.

By the time she arrived at the airport, it was already a little past one o'clock.

She was running wild the whole time, from check-in to safety inspection.

And she finally managed to get on the plane just before it took off.

taxied, Sherry sent a message to her mother before turning off

probably because she hadn't slept for so long and after a whole morning of working

until

a three-hour flight away

got off the plane, Sherry yawned as she walked outside, while turning on her phone and clicking

But are you on the

just got off the plane. I'll just eat

have you been in touch with Uncle Bennett lately? Can you ask him to come

was sent, her mother called, "What do you want with Uncle

something to see him about. I'll tell you more when I

him yesterday. Uncle Bennett is working the night shift today, so he can't come over for dinner. If you need anything, just look for him directly

"Okay, I know."

"Sherry, the son of a friend in our neighborhood is a university teacher who gets off work early and

Sherry was speechless.

said, "If you really ask him to come, I'll buy a plane ticket and

call him. I've made your favorite steak. Hurry back and don't get delayed on the

the car. See you later,

Sherry let out a long

would

well hurry up

a bit of traffic on the way home, and it was just

and Dad,

could finish her sentence, she saw a man

and she couldn't tell whether he was strong or fat, but

Sherry said, "You are..."

greeted, "Hello, my name is Elliot Ford. You're Mrs.

of Sherry's mouth twitched and she

now, I bought too much stuff, so he helped me carry them back without saying a word. If it wasn't for him, I

to Elliot, "Thank you for today. Please stay

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