"If you had a small shop like this one, you'd understand that people like us can hear countless pieces of gossip every day," the owner said. "For instance, a regular customer of our store has a daughter whom he went to great lengths to send away for her education. After graduating, she finally returned to the city and was able to reunite with her family."
As he spoke, the boss fumbled in the inner pocket of his clothing and pushed something toward Jack across the table.
In the dim light of the small shop, Jack made out that it was a photograph.
It was a group photo.
The young woman mentioned by the owner and her father stood together, smiling radiantly.
But upon seeing the photo, Jack's sense of foreboding intensified.
He had seen the girl in the photo not long ago.
