Even though the car window was closed, Madeline could clearly hear that Eloise’s voice was shaking.

Eloise was obviously trying to suppress some kind of emotions, and Madeline already knew what emotion that was.

Knock, knock, knock.

Eloise knocked on the window again lightly.

She did not dare to use too much force. She was scared that Madeline would be upset, but at the same time, she was scared that Madeline would ignore her.

“Miss Vera, Vera…”

Eloise called out to her. Suddenly, with a c