“Actually, I wasn't sure earlier. But since about five, there was a car parked in front of the house. I noticed it for a while, but the car didn't move. So, just out of curiosity, I asked security to check it out. And it turned out to be Ben.”

At that moment, Elzi had just finished getting ready. She had the typical look of a modern career woman, ready to go to work. When she heard Noreen's words as she entered her room, Elzi turned to her mother with a shocked expression on her face.

“What, Mom?” Elzi asked in surprise. “Ben?”

Noreen nodded. “Yes. He said he was going...