"Thank goodness! I almost believed the news about Holden's death,"

Jennifer replied promptly.

Ariana shared Holden's decision with Jennifer. "The fact that we're safe is confidential. You must keep it under wraps for us."

"Don't worry. I will keep my mouth shut," Jennifer replied.

Their conversation continued. Remembering her recent nightmare, Ariana asked, "By the way, how's Mitchel? Is he alright? Is he still with the crew?"

"Mitchel?"

"He is not with the crew of the show. He went out with Holden to search for you and didn't return."

Jennifer was surprised and sent multiple messages in a row.

"Didn't he get rescued with you? Or did he go back home without telling you?"

Upon seeing Jennifer's reply, Ariana furrowed her brows, sensing that something wasn't right.

Holden mentioned that Mitchel had arrived and rejoined the program's crew. Why hadn't Jennifer seen him?

Thinking about her unsettling dream, Ariana felt a surge of anxiety.

Clutching the edge of her clothing tightly, she tried to calm herself before asking, "Have you been with the crew all this while?"

"Yes." Jennifer replied, “After the accident, we were all asked to stay on the ship. No one left or returned. Maybe Mitchel didn't want to disturb you and Holden, so he headed home first."

Ariana's anxiety spiked. She paused to gather her composure, pretending to be calm as she talked with Jennifer. After the call ended, she immediately dialed Mitchel's number.

But all she encountered was the waiting silence.

Ariana grew increasingly anxious. She had been silently wishing for Mitchel to answer, but the line stayed silent until it disconnected.

As soon as the call ended, Ariana quickly dialed again.

This time, the phone was finally connected.

"Hello? Who is this?" A rough male voice answered, obviously not Mitchel's.