He had to see Laura while Forrest was away from home.

In the Walters family's house, Laura was preparing to leave.

She was going to see Aldrin, for she required his assistance.

At the gate of the Walters family estate, their paths crossed.

They locked eyes for a fleeting moment before Aldrin broke the silence. "I knew Forrest was out for Alick and that he wouldn't be home, so I came to see you..."

Laura quickly approached him and pulled him into a concealed spot.

"I've been searching for you, Aldrin. I need your help," she confessed.

“What is it? I'll do whatever I can," Aldrin responded, his voice filled with determination.

Laura handed him a piece of paper with an address written on it.

"This couple once saved my life. Forrest uses them to control me, threatening me every time I attempt to leave. Now I want you to hide them so he cannot find them."

Aldrin's face twisted with anger. "Forrest is truly despicable!"

"You need to go, now," Laura insisted, fear in her voice that something terrible might occur if she delayed.

Aldrin studied her for a moment before saying, "Take care."

“He won't harm me. I can protect myself. Don't worry. Just call me when it's done," Laura reassured him.

With conviction in his voice, Aldrin replied, "I will handle it well."

"Thank you, truly," Laura said, sincerity in her eyes.

"It's my pleasure." Aldrin smiled, his gaze lingering on her. "May I hug you?"

Laura hesitated, recalling how he had kissed her suddenly last time, leaving her without a chance to react.

“Aldrin, give me some time. Let me deal with Forrest first, okay?"

In fact, her emotions toward Aldrin were in turmoil.