Chapter 13

The first thing Michael did when he arrived in Swedeland was to head to the flat Eve was currently staying in. He had already memorized Eve's daily routine based on the information the private investigator he hired provided him. Every morning at 7:00 am, Eve would leave her flat and take a 20-minute walk to her office. She would head to a nearby cafe during lunchtime to buy a coffee. She would then get off work at 6:00 pm and sometimes head to the supermarket to buy some groceries before heading home. But photos were just that. When Michael finally saw Eve walking by in a large khaki coat, he felt himself come back alive again. "Eve…" He instinctively stepped forward but stopped when he saw the man beside her. Simon had a grocery bag in hand as he leaned down to listen to Eve speak. His eyes were filled with affection for her. When the two reached Eve's flat building, a leaf landed on her shoulder. Simon brushed it away, his hand lingering briefly on her shoulder. Eve looked up