Meanwhile, at the Brooks residence.
Emily Brooks sat on the edge of her bed, phone in hand.
Why... hasn't he replied yet?
Emily turned the screen off and on again, repeating the action dozens of times, but still no message from Chris.
She really wanted to talk to him, really wanted to call him, but she couldn't think of a good excuse to do so...
By the time they returned to the city, it was already dark. Laura dropped the little girl off at the bank entrance.
"Hey, are you sure you can make it home alone?" The bank was already closed, and she was a bit worried.
"It's fine, it's fine, you should hurry and take my brother to the hospital. My home is nearby, very close," the little girl said earnestly.
"Alright then, be careful on your way home." With that, Laura hesitated for a momen
