A month later, Isabella, Andrew, and Asher went on a trip together.

They set off in the morning and arrived at the town of Rochester by noon. Isabella found a distinctive guesthouse for their stay.

The guesthouse had a retro decoration, resembling the medieval houses seen in movies, with carved window frames. When the windows were opened, a vast expanse of lake and woods could be seen not far away.

The room wasn't particularly large compared to those in five-star hotels. However, it was clean. ...