37: Explanations

"Your drinks, ma'am and sir. Please enjoy your stay." That's a barista who works where they go for coffee.

"Thanks," Elizabeth whispered.

It has also been six and a half months since they last met. Much has changed. Ellie's life was going well. He didn't want to admit it, but he couldn't help but think of the fact that the money cycle in their family improved completely when the father disappeared. He also became more stable. And now one is fully professional. something that helps and gives him the confidence to face Alex with a high forehead.

Ellie stared at her coffee. The shape of the cream on...