Chapter 198

• After Xavier’s car left her at the closest dock, she boarded a water bus and took a seat next to an elderly woman who appeared preoccupied with searching through her bag.
• “What a lovely sunny day, don’t you think?” she said to the older woman, turning to face her. “Can I assist you with something?”
• The elderly woman raised her eyes and smiled. “I can’t find my wallet. It must be somewhere in there. Unfortunately, I forgot my glasses at home.”