With just a sentence, the video call was cut off. Eight words, simple yet cold, carried a tone of domineering command. Nicole's hand holding the phone trembled fiercely.
It really was Jose Floyd, he has woken up...
Nicole dazedly returned to the old Seys Family home, and Arlo Seys and Ariel Morris only drove away after watching her enter the house.
Arlo Seys remained silent throughout the journey, his expression steady. Ariel Morris stole a peek at his demeanor and pointed to a dessert shop by the roadside, speaking playfully, "Arlo, I'm hungry, let's buy some desserts."
Lost in thoughts about Nicole, Arlo Seys came back to his senses, nodded lightly and said 'okay', then parked the car in a parking spot by the roadside.
The two got out of the car and walked into the dessert shop.
"Sir and Miss, what flavor of desserts do you need?" The shop assistant approached with a smile.
