Escape

Ernest got even more panicked.

Ernest got in the car and ran several red lights to get to Polaris City as soon as possible.

Ernest didn't give up on getting connected with Serina while driving the car. But the phone kept calling busy.

As Ernest reached, he saw Jessica coming out of the kitchen. A burning smell permeated the room.

"Where's Serina?"

"No idea. Serina left me in the study for gifts and decorations. She was to prepare the dinner. When I realized that it was too silent, I went out of the study for her. There was nothing but burnt soup."

Jessica was also puzzled.

"Serina went out for me. Hasn't she told you?"

Jessica shook her head.

"Crap!" Ernest quickly went downstairs. Jessica followed him worriedly and perplexedly.

Ernest went to the underground garage. Serina's car was not there!

It meant Serina must get in trouble on her way to Ernest!