"No need to worry, Mr. Johnsonreminded me repeatedly to take good care of you before he left." The caretaker noticed that something was wrong with the person on the sofa. "Did something happen today?"

"...Auntie Ada, could you please cook me a bowl of noodles?" Words of concern reached her, and Aileen realized she was feeling hungry; she hadn't eaten anything all day because she was rushing to her destination.

"Sure, I'll do that right away."

After freshening up and half-leaning on the bed, she picked up her phone. She wanted to call Geoffrey but felt that it might not be appropriate in the middle of the night.

Tossing and...