Late at night, in a hotel suite. When Amelia and Elijah returned, Victoria was already asleep. They didn’t disturb her and moved to the living room to talk. Elijah typed on his laptop while looking up and gesturing: "They’re asking when you’ll meet them." "Not for now." Amelia was busy ordering a bunch of things online, all set to be delivered to her newly purchased courtyard house. Elijah sent a shaking-head emoji. The group chat instantly turned gloomy. But duty was duty. "Tell the boss: a pregnant woman was in a car accident on the mountainside. The area is now sealed off, and once it reopens, trouble might follow." Elijah thought that sounded like too much hassle, especially since there was no money involved. He was about to refuse when Amelia took over his mini laptop, finger

