Chapter 2158

"Hey, Mrs. Wagner. Why are you still awake at this hour?" Perseus answered with a lighthearted chuckle, though a sense of unease gnawed at him. Karen hardly ever reached out to him, especially at this late hour. He couldn't help but wonder if something had gone wrong on their trip. Perseus seldom went on trips. He thought that all the scenic spots in the country were pretty much the same. It was obvious that to those rich folks, life remained indulgent, whether in a grand city or a quiet countryside. Yet, for those without any money to their name, surviving a night in Jaco City meant scouring the streets for a bridge to sleep under. Karen's voice on the other end of the line was filled with worry as she said, "Thank goodness I finally got ahold of you, Perseus. Have you heard from Camilla lately? Chandler and I have been trying to reach her for two days, but there's been no response. Could something have happened to her? Could you ask her to call us back? Chandler and I are worried s