Rosalie wasn't sure if Justin had been truthful, but regardless, it was clear he didn't want to give her his number. She didn't push him for it, understanding that his unique circumstances likely warranted caution on his part.

By eleven o'clock, Rosalie was growing anxious. She couldn't shake the feeling that something might have happened to him. However, without knowing where Justin was or having a way to contact him, she felt helpless.

Just then, her phone rang.

Upon answering, Rosalie heard Justin's voice on the other end. "Rose, it's me."

"Justin, where are you? Why didn't you come to see me? Are you okay?" she asked, worried something might have happened to him.

Justin chuckled softly. "Sorry, something came up today, and I got held up. I have a lot to deal with, so I probably won't be able to see you for the next few days."

"Oh, I see. I was worried something had happened to you. You scared me," Rosalie said.

"I'm fine. Don't worry about me. I'll take care of myself. I'm sorry I broke my promise."

"It's okay," Rosalie replied. "Go handle your business."

"When I'm done, I'll take you to see some houses," Justin assured her.

"Alright," Rosalie responded softly. "No rush."

After the call ended, Rosalie exhaled a sigh of relief. Looking down at Steve in her arms, she said, "Good thing Justin is okay. He really scared me." Still, a lingering unease gnawed at her.

ended the call and sat on the floor, pressing his hand against the blood-soaked wounds on his body. Using rudimentary tools, he painfully extracted the

one thing was clear-that man was a threat

leave Blencalgo, he would make sure to eliminate that individual first, ensuring Rosalie's safety. Since Rosalie couldn't meet Justin that day, she decided to go house-hunting on her own. She couldn't stay in the hotel forever. Just

the phone and saw a message from

have you

replied,

great! Let's meet up and grab a

When are you

today. Right now,

planning to check out some houses after lunch. How about we

me

I can go by

you. It's not safe for a girl to look at houses alone. What

not a girl

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to

come to you

of them went to a restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon, he accompanied her to look

security of each property.

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