CHAPTER 6

  In the resulting silence, Rebecca finally gathered the courage to ask, "How do you know my house, Sean?" she phrased her question matter-of-factly, wanting to get the answer she needed immediately.

  The man was silent, looking confused looking for the right words to answer. After a few seconds that felt like hours, he finally uttered his voice, "I accidentally met you when I was taking a taxi. Then, it turned out we were in the same direction." His answer sounded spontaneous as if he wanted to express the reason for his presence honestly.

  Rebecca was silent for a moment, contemplating Sean's words with feelings that were difficult to interpret. Her eyes continued to stare at Sean, trying to find clarity in this mysterious situation. Her heart was filled with a mixture of confusion, worry, and curiosity about what was actually happening.