Zoe, fearing he might do something even crazier, spoke calmly, "Let's go."

Mason loosened his grip on her slightly.

She bid farewell to Cecil, who smiled faintly.

"Zoe, come over to hang out when you have time. My mom really misses you."

Zoe nodded.

Ignoring Mason, she walked straight to the black Bentley, opened the passenger door, and got in.

Mason followed her into the car.

Soon, the car drove away.

Cecil stood in place for a long time until his mother came down and approached him. She gently patted her son's shoulder, smiling faintly.

"It's no wonder you like her."

Cecil put his hands in his pockets. "Mom, I seem to always be a step too late."

Ruby held onto his arm, still smiling. "Then, keep her in your heart. When she's in trouble, lend her a hand."

…

Mason drove very fast.

After about five minutes, the car stopped on a sparsely populated roadside with a screeching halt.

Zoe sat quietly.

Then, she softly said, "Today was Mrs. Ruby's birthday. He just gave me a