Chapter 19 Stunned

Yorick could never have anticipated that Ismeria, elated about visiting Calista that afternoon, would return home utterly deflated. Setting aside his laptop, he asked with concern, “What happened? Did you see Calista?” “No! Calista wasn’t in her office. Her colleagues mentioned she might be out at clinics this afternoon. I tried calling her, but no answer; she must be busy.” Ismeria dropped her things onto the sofa with a huff and sat down next to Yorick, visibly upset.