Felix glanced at Elizabeth, worried something might prevent her departure. Elizabeth pulled out her phone; it was Rose calling. Rose was probably checking if Elizabeth’s flight was on time and if she was still at the airport. Elizabeth took a deep breath, steadied herself, and answered. With a smile, she said, “Mom, the plane’s about to take off. I’ll call you when I land.”

Rose, who had called out Elizabeth’s name, went silent after hearing her. “Mom?” Elizabeth asked. Rose replied softly, “Okay, just wanted to make sure you’re alright.” Her voice was shaky. Elizabeth frowned, sensing something was amiss. “Mom, is everything okay?” she asked immediately.

Rose insisted it was nothing. “Just call me when you get there. Alright, I’m hanging up now.” And with that, the call ended abruptly. Elizabeth felt a bit helpless. She was about to turn off her phone when a news alert popped up: [Heavy rain in Lisbon: A multi-car pileup in the city center involving six vehicles. The cars in the middle are the most damaged. Police and rescue teams are on the scene. More updates to follow.]

Elizabeth quickly checked the news. The city center was where Celine passed by to the research institute. She looked up, remembering her conversation with Rose and the strange call. Elizabeth kept reading the news. In one of the photos, she saw the car Celine drove. Celine was in a car accident, and her car was one of the worst hit.

Just then, another alert came in: [Celine Percy was seriously injured in a car accident, unconscious when rescued, and has been taken to the hospital.] Elizabeth’s heart sank. “Felix,” she instinctively grabbed his wrist. Felix looked over and saw the news too. Almost everyone on the plane was looking at the same news. Elizabeth and Felix exchanged looks. Felix knew Elizabeth couldn’t leave now.

Elizabeth stood up immediately. Ivan, who was about to rest, saw her and looked puzzled. ‘What’s she doing?’ he thought. Felix told Ivan, “Mr. Shawn, we’re not leaving. Safe travels.” Then he quickly followed Elizabeth out.

Ivan was confused until he checked his phone again. When Elizabeth reached the emergency room entrance, she saw a lot of patients covered in blood. Her steps slowed as she looked around at the injured people. She scanned the room until she spotted Celine’s driver, Lloyd Perry. “Lloyd!” Elizabeth grabbed his arm immediately.