Chapter 61: He sets the bar too high

"Are you calm now?" Maxen inquired after ten minutes on the road and still got no answer from Conrad.

"Yes, thank you." Cosette nodded, a bit calmer now. 

"Good." His eyes fell on her hand that was holding his finger, but she tightened her grip even more. 

"Just for today," she whispered as he raised his eyes to her. "I'm really scared."

Maxen rocked his head in understanding but said nothing. He then pulled the phone away from his ear, only to redial Conrad's number once again. Seeing his action, Cosette could not help but heaved a sigh of relief.

If not for Maxen, Cosette probably lost it already. She was under too much stress and couldn't think straight. But because of Maxen's patience and company, she managed to keep herself together. Still, she wanted to hold on to him, afraid she would go anywhere if she couldn't take the wait anymore.