"Axel," Isabelle called out when she was sure the cake was done and ready to be eaten. But no reply came. So, she took the bread out of the oven.

Just as she was about to sink a knife into the cake, her phone started ringing. Dropping the knife on the plate, she walked to the other side of the counter and picked up her phone, with a broad smile, thinking it was Ruby calling her.

Confusion covered her features when she saw a contact that she didn't remember saving.

Assuming what may have ...