We talked for a short while before hanging up.

My throat hurt terribly, and it was dry and astringent.

Upon arriving home, I immediately drank water.

At this moment, my phone on the dining table began to vibrate.

I walked over and saw that it was a message from Oliver's mother, Lisha.

[Amelia, are you available tomorrow? I've prepared your favorite barbecued ribs and want to bring them to you tomorrow.]

I looked at her message, lost in thoughts.

Oliver's parents were very satisfied with me and treated me nicely.

But I was an outsider, after all.

When Oliver lost contact, I called Lisha.

She was furious and assured me that she would find him as soon as possible.

However, despite waiting for two days, all I received was a hesitant response from Lisha.

I knew at that moment that she was hiding something from me.

It turned out my guess was correct.

I took a deep breath and pretended not to see her message.

Unexpectedly, Lisha came to my company the following day.

She was holding a lovely lunch box in her hand.

As soon as she spotted me, a smile appeared on her face, and she hurriedly approached me.