Suddenly, a torrential rain shattered the eerie silence.

"Ms. Colon, bad news—the road has been washed out. I've arranged for the relatives here to stay, and they probably won't be able to leave."

Aaron spoke up, "Then arrange a room for us too."

"Two rooms. I hope to be far away from you."

Aaron was about to say something else when I coldly interjected, "You were silent."

Earlier, Jenifer's question had been met with his silence. Given his character, he would have stated his position without hesitation.

Aaron opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.

In the dead of night, the thunder roared one after another, and it felt as...