Axel's phone buzzed inside the pocket.
Evelyn paused briefly, her fingers stilling as she considered the device. She had never been one to check Axel's phone, as trust between them had always been built on something stronger than suspicion.
Still, the persistent vibration compelled her to retrieve it.
She slid the phone out.
The screen illuminated.
'Dylan...'
Evelyn smiled faintly, surprised but not alarmed. Without hesitation, she placed the phone gently on the bedside table and let the call go unanswered.
Yet something caught her attention.
As she moved to hang the coat, her fingers brushed against something inside the pocket.
It's a paper.
A small, slightly crumpled piece of paper. Something rarely found in Axel's coat pocket.
Her brows furrowed with mild curiosity as she pulled it out. The paper appeared worn and unremarkable, resembling an ordinary receipt or parking ticket.
However, the moment her eyes scanned its surface, her breath subtly faltered.
