Chapter Ninety Nine

“Hello Penny! I am so sorry for disturbing you this late at night. I just had to ask, can I go inside your cafe for a while? It’s an emergency.” Eleanor said cheerfully on the phone as Roth frowned.

She nodded her head a couple times, and then let out a light chuckle, “Thank you, Penny. You are the best - and oh again, sorry for waking your son up.” She ended the sentence in a cheeky tone.

Paying no attention to Roth, she walked out of the living room, leaving him staring at her back in confusion. It was evident at that dinner that she hated him, and after knowing that she was Veronica’s sister, he did not need to know the reason.

She was back soon with a coat on and some keys in her hand, looking more fresh, “Let’s go.” He obediently followed her.

Soon they were inside the cafe, her checking the computer by the cash counter for the camera footage, while he examined the cafe, it seemed like a nice cozy place.

“So, how do you happen to have the keys?” He asked out of sheer curiosi