Madeline and Ava stopped in their tracks at the same time. They looked at each other, then at the door with a wary look in their eyes.

Ding dong!

The doorbell rang again.

Madeline walked to the door, and through the peephole, she saw a familiar face.

“Tom?” Madeline turned back. “It's Tom.”

“Mr. Lowe?” Ava was also quite surprised. ‘Didn't Tom just leave? Why is he back again?’

Ava thought to herself before opening the door.

Tom was about to speak, but when he saw Madeline there, he was a little surprised. “Mrs. Whitman, you’re here too? Since there’s someone to accompany Ava, then as her boss, I can feel relieved.”

He said and handed Ava the bag he was holding. “I thought you wouldn’t have eaten yet, but it might be dangerous if you go out or order takeout. Hence, I bought you something to eat at a nearby restaurant.”

Tom's thoughtfulness warmed Madeline and Ava.

“Thank you, Mr. Lowe, but I'm planning to go back to Maddie’s house. There are a lot of people in her house, and