That was Adam's second attempt to get Celine's attention. Celine turned and asked, "What is it?"

She was suddenly reminded of something. "What were you going to ask me in the car?"

Adam was about to ask when his phone buzzed. He received a WhatsApp message—a photo from Carly. It was a picture of Carly as a child.

Adam opened the photo and saw that Carly somewhat resembled a younger Celine. He paused. Then, Carly added a caption: "I found this photo while flipping through an old photo album. Do you still remember me from that time, sir?"

He realized he had mistakenly believed Carly was the little girl he remembered from years ago. He'd been misled by Celine's resemblance to a younger Carly.

Adam felt ridiculous for thinking Celine was that girl. What was he thinking? Celine wasn't her.

"Mr. Alvarez?" Celine called.

Adam looked up. "Nothing much. I'll shower first."

Adam went into the bathroom, the sound of running water filling the room. Celine sensed something was odd. What had he wanted to ask her? He'd decided against it.

Celine turned on her previously off phone and saw dozens of missed calls from Robin. Warmth filled her heart. She texted Robin that she was safe.

Robin replied instantly: "You're finally online, Celine! Do you have any idea how anxious I am?"

"I'm alright, Robin. Mr. Alvarez and I are stuck in a tiny B&B because of the crazy thunderstorm."

Suddenly, Celine noticed items on the bedside table with price tags. Condoms. Her face flushed crimson. Oh heavens!

She remembered that some large hotels offer such amenities. She hadn't expected this B&B to, especially as they were chargeable. She felt foolish for having asked Adam about it. He clearly knew what they were but hadn't explained. Maybe he thought she was asking deliberately, already knowing the answer.

Celine was restless. Then she noticed something else: a black netting of some sort. She didn't know what it was.

Robin saw it in a picture Celine sent and replied immediately: "Celine, look how sheltered you are! Those are fishnet stockings."

Fishnet stockings?

Robin sent a snicker: "Does Mr. Alvarez like fishnet stockings, Celine?"

Celine was flabbergasted. How would she know?

Robin sent a voice note. When Celine played it, Robin's excited voice filled the air: "Wear the fishnet stockings for Mr. Alvarez tonight, Celine! Seduce him!"

Celine, focused on the voice note, only then realized the bathroom door had been open. She looked up and saw Adam staring.