It was harsh, but he told her the truth.

Elissa's face turned ashen.

It took a long time for her to process the news, her lips trembling as she said, "But she came to see me yesterday. She even made me lunch. How could she suddenly be gone?"

Then Elissa asked, "Raphael, were the people in the other car my father and his mistress?"

This time, not only did Raphael fall silent, but the police officers did too.