The Woman From Hell

"Who exactly are you?" My tone was starting to sound hostile.

The person on the other end of the phone chuckled and said, "You're really forgetful, Mrs. Grant. Didn't you already read my bone marrow match report earlier?" My pupils instantly widened. Was this perhaps Alex Hodds?

Why did he give me a call?

"Where are you? Is Munchkin with you?"

"Slow down, Mrs. Grant. You're going to frighten me like that." The other party started putting on a show, and even his speech was leisurely slow.

"I know you must have a lot to ask me right now. I happen to have things to ask you too. Why don't we find a time to meet up and I'll answer your questions slowly?" My heart was pounding. "I'm not in Sea City right now."

"What a coincidence. Me neither." The other party's reply surprised me.

"That was just a rumor. I was trying to keep idle people busy so that they won't interrupt our first meeting."

It seemed like he had planned everything in advance.

able to fool even the police. It seemed like the police

a few

like how straightforward you are, Mrs.

did not interest

o'clock. Top floor cafe in Dazzling Tower. TH be waiting." He hung up the phone

famous high-rise building in the city. One could get a bird's eye

such an expensive building, someone bought the entire top floor only to open a cafe. Apart from coffee and desserts, there was nothing

made at least half a month earlier before going. A seat by the window was

the time, got up from bed,

opened the door of

were not in the living room and were probably

by the nurse, I was

inside. I'm going to the garden to get some fresh air and sunlight. If my parents ask about me later, ask

nodded to show that she had

freely. However, it would be difficult for