As they were talking, Kris Cooper and Vera Wave arrived at the parking lot at the foot of the mountain. They got into their separate cars, and Vera suddenly cried out in surprise.
"Huh, where's my wallet?"
Kris Cooper remained calm. Ever since he had met her, he had grown accustomed to her forgetfulness.
"Don't worry, you probably just forgot it."
"No, I remember clearly. I had it in my hand when we got out of the car..." She thought for a moment, then hurriedly pushed open her car door. "It must be at my father's tombstone."
Kris Cooper reached out, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her back into her seat. "You wait in the car. I'll go!"
The round trip up the mountain wasn't short. Instead of both of them making the climb again, it was better for him to go alone.
"Should I come with you?"
"No need!" The man closed her car door and, not forgetting to remind her, circled to her side. "Lock the doors and don't open them for anyone but me. I'll be back soon!"
