Narrowing her eyes, Zoe interrogated, âBeing a resident, why stoop to the ignoble act of eavesdropping?â
Scott cast a fleeting glance my way, explaining with a hint of embarrassment, âTruth be told, Iâve long held Debra in high regard, deeming her a formidable Luna.
But I never crossed paths with her in Roz Town.
Now that Iâm here, I just wanted the chance to meet her.
I didnât expect it to turn out to be like this.
â
I scrutinized the man for a few moments and remained highly suspicious.
His rationale seemed somewhat contrived, lacking the persuasiveness needed to dispel my doubts.
If his intentions were purely admiration, why resort to such sneakiness?
Moreover, his behavior leaned more towards eavesdropping than genuine admiration.
What, in our casual conversation, warranted such covert attention? It was nothing more than idle chatter, devoid of any profound secrets.
Despite my best efforts, I couldnât make sense of it.
To assuage my skepticism, I turned inquiringly and urged, âRiley, could you confirm whether this person is a resident of Roz Town.
â
âCertainly.
â
Riley, ever efficient, swiftly delved into her briefcase to retrieve the roster of Roz Town residents.
The military personnel were distinct from civilians, making it challenging for Riley to recognize everyone without the aid of the name List.
âScott⦠I found him.
Debra, heâs indeed a Roz Town resident.
His credentials are all here.
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Glancing over the document, I confirmed its authenticity.
During this moment, Zoe, fixated on Scott, remarked, âDebra, this person rings a faint bell for me.
I believe Iâve encountered him in Roz Town.
â
His identity seemingly checked out without discrepancies.
Despite lingering suspicions, I had no choice but to release him.
However, before doing so, I issued a stern warning.
âScott, refrain from sneaking around.
Cross my path again, and the security guard will escort you straight to the police station.
â
âAlright, alright.
â Scott acquiesced with a nod, offering a respectful bow.
Subsequently, I bid farewell to Riley and Zoe before heading back home.
Upon opening the door, I found Caleb already inside.
Immersed in the misty forest project, with the barrier still under construction, he remained occupied with various tasks.
Laughter echoed from the childrenâs room adjacent to ours.
After a brief hesitation, I mustered the courage to approach Caleb.
As he set aside his documents, I asked tentatively, âCaleb, do you have a moment? Thereâs something I need to discuss.
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