Chapter 86 She came

She frowned staring at the message. “What did he want? Telling me to meet him?” Claire and Matthew sat in the car, the tension in the air palpable as they waited for the person who was already thirty minutes late. Matthew drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, his patience wearing thin. “I don't think they're coming, Claire,” he said, his tone tinged with frustration. Claire, ever the optimist, turned to him with a reassuring smile. “Don't worry, Matthew. They'll be here. Just give it a bit more time,” she said, her voice calm despite the situation. “But what if they don't show up? We've been waiting for so long,” Matthew replied, his doubt creeping in. Claire reached out and placed a hand on his arm. “Even if they don't, I have a backup plan. We'll figure it out, okay?” she said, trying to ease his worries. Another thirty minutes passed, and Matthew glanced at his watch again. “Claire, maybe it's time we consider plan B,” he suggested, his concern evident. Claire shook her