Esther savored the tasty, nourishing soup while observing the children happily chatting. It brought her a sudden sense of inner peace. Surviving a car accident with only minor injuries made her feel incredibly fortunate.
After finishing her soup, she took a shower and changed her clothes. The presence of the children filled the house with lively chatter, uplifting the atmosphere.
Esther's mood improved gradually in this cheerful ambiance. She decided to call Gabriel and dialed his number.
"Grandpa Gabriel, where are you now? Are you okay?" she asked.
Gabriel responded cheerfully. "Esther, I'm perfectly fine. Just take care of yourself and the children."
"Grandpa Gabriel, are you alright?"
"No worries, I'm an old man. If there were any issues, I'd look for Agatha. Don't think too much. Take good care of the kids!" he said,
"Please take care of yourself too."
"I know, you too."
Gabriel hung up and looked at the card in his hand. He wondered who this "X" was targeting. What if it were him? If that were the case, Esther would be innocent in this disaster. Her true identity remained undisclosed for her safety. He believed that distancing himself from her was in her best interest.
Gabriel examined the card and contemplated the information he had gathered about the truck driver. The driver had not accepted any payment, and there was no evidence of payments to his relatives, friends, or family.
Was it really just a coincidence? Gabriel couldn't believe it was.
He noticed the distinct writing style that set the "X" apart from other fonts. What did it imply? The poppy flowers on the card hinted at an identity.
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don't read at all. horrible story, makes me sick....