My Plan

"That is all!" I threw the note into the trash can. I had expected some good news from Carroll, but he said nothing like that, such as whether he had found the secret of Phoenix Mountain. I picked the note up and put it in a book that I seldom read. Carroll was hateful, but I couldn't help missing him. When would we meet again? It was beyond my imagination that I would meet Carroll so fast and abruptly. That night, Sol came home early, and that was quite a surprise to me. He even came to check me in my room. "I want to go out." I expressed my dissatisfaction seriously. With a soft smile, Sol said, "Don't be childish. It's dangerous outside. What I do is for your safety." "This place is close to Phoenix Mountain. What danger is there? Who will hurt me? Are you guarding against Carroll?" I deliberately made a fuss. As expected, Sol changed his expression. "Don't be silly. Carroll and I don't like each other, but that doesn't mean I guard against him." "Oh! I wish I misunderstood you," I