Estelle fell silent.

“Estelle, I just need to know that you’re safe. Please tell me who you’re with,” Cristofer urged.

“I’m with...” Estelle sighed, realizing that Cristofer wouldn’t give up unless she told him the truth. She admitted, “I’m with Mr. Mysterious.”

“What?!” Cristofer was shocked by her revelation.

“Mr. Mysterious has returned to me. Cristofer, we’ll continue our act in front of Grandpa Gary until he passes away. After that, we’ll go our separate ways and start anew,” Estelle explained.

“...”

“Cristofer? Cristofer?”

“...”

“Are you listening, Cristofer?”

“I’m listening,” Cristofer replied in a raspy and subdued voice. “Are you absolutely sure that the person with you right now...