Chapter 39 It would be nice if he could live another day

"I noticed it when we came here, 800 meters away from here, next to the red-tiled house..."

"OK. I know you have a good memory. Go now."

"OK, I'll go. Be careful when you cut the vegetables."

"I see. Don't be so wordy."

Looking at the man's straight and cool back, Sarah felt a sense of steadiness from him.

She turned and went on working.

The first pot of Chinese medicine was finished. Aunt put it in a basin, and then pour water to boil it for the second time.

"I think that young man was good to you."

In the busy time, Aunt chatted with Sarah leisurely.

Sarah thought of Jacob's face in her mind. "He was my driver and bodyguard."

"Was that the case?" Aunt lifted her eyelids slightly, and her voice sounded a bit metaphorical.

"Yes." Sarah scratched the tip of her nose, which itched inexplicably.

Aunt bent her lips. The medicine was ready. She poured it into the bowl.