"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.

He was able to fool even the police. It seemed

a few

like how straightforward you

compliments did not

Tower. TH be waiting." He hung up the

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

only to open a cafe.

had to be made at least half a month earlier before going. A seat

time, got

opened the door of

living room and were

passed by the nurse, I was discovered by the nurse on shift." Where are you

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

show that she had

could walk around freely. However, it would be difficult for them to report

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