Throughout the drive, Hannah remained silent. Bernard glanced at her occasionally but didn't dare to start a conversation. As the car approached a coffee shop, Bernard suddenly steered the vehicle toward it.

Hannah was taken aback for a moment and then turned to Bernard.

“Would you like to get some coffee, Mrs. Harrison?” Bernard offered.

For a moment, Hannah was stunned, but she nodded. “As a matter of fact, coffee is what I need right now.”

Hannah got out and followed Bernard inside. The coffee shop wasn’t crowded, and the atmosphere was quite comfortable. They ordered coffee and sat at a corner table next to a large window. Hannah gazed...