Kapitel 297: And this is the fourth...

They then stood in silence, staring at the beautiful garden that radiated a peaceful and calm atmosphere like its owner.

"Can we not talk about my profession tonight? I don't want to ruin the atmosphere," Alaric said later. He grabbed Aleksis' hand and brought her back to the living room.

Aleksis could only nod.

She accidentally looked at her watch; it was almost 1am. Carl and Sasha must be worried that she had not given them any news, and even worse they could report what had happened to Aleksis' mother and father. She could not allow that to happen.

Aleksis hurriedly typed a message in her hand and sent a text to Carl, while walking along with Alaric.

[I am staying  at my friend's house. You don't have to wait for me. Have a good rest.]

Ten seconds later Carl replied to her message.

[Yes, Miss. But please let us know tomorrow morning if you are alright.]

Aleksis only sent emoticons OK.