Edgar smiled subtly, his gaze filled with mystery.

“It’s a surprise,” he replied simply.

Laura stared at him for a few seconds in disbelief. She pressed her lips together and shook her head, unwilling to accept that answer so easily.

“I can’t believe you’re really going to keep me in suspense like this, Dr. Edgar,” she said, half laughing, half complaining. “Come on, Nego... you know I’m impatient.” She moved closer, trying to persuade him. “Please, just tell me where we’re going.”

Edgar remain