The moment William closed the door, Sophia had no chance of seeing him again. With no other option, she turned back and headed to her own room.

Feeling antsy until eleven, she suddenly heard a knock on her door. It was Blake.

"Ms. Miller, the phone's been fixed."

Sophia quickly took the phone back and opened her messages. Noah's texts were still there, with a few new ones added.

[I've booked a restaurant. Do you have time? ] ...