Clara hesitated for a heartbeat and accepted Frank's offer. Frank was right. It would be safer for her to stay in a reputable hotel, especially if anything were to happen.

"Thank you. Sorry for troubling you," Clara said.

"Don't worry about it, Ms. Wells," Frank said, taking Clara to a five-star hotel in the city. If anything turned into an emergency, she could press the call button in the hotel room, and the staff would come to deal with it within minutes.

Once Clara settled in the hotel, Fr