Later in the day, when the doorbell rang, Eloise was sitting in front of the mirror doing her skincare after she had taken a shower

Eloise paused, wondering who it could be at this late hour?

Feeling confused, she got up, opened the door, and saw Hector standing in the doorway. As he was wearing a black suit, looking very formal in his dress, he must have just attended a party.

Eloise was surprised, so she asked, "Why do you come to see me at this late hour?"

As Eloise spoke, she brought him in, poured him a glass of water, and asked him again.

"What's the matter?"

Hector sat...