Taking the phone quickly, Estelle said, “Don’t come here! I’m safe. Do you hear me, Cristofer? Don’t come here anymore!”

Hearing her voice, Cristofer breathed a sigh of relief and responded, “I’m relieved to know you’re safe.”

“I’m out of danger. Listen to me. Don’t come here,” Estelle implored.

Before she could say more, Victor seized the phone and declared, “Did you hear her? She’s safe and unharmed.”

Cristofer’s expression darkened when Estelle’s voice ...