At 9 a.m. on Saturday, Snow Collins picked up Bella Scott from her home and then took her to the supermarket. She saw some health supplements suitable for elders and thought of buying gifts for her parents since she had never done so before, so she bought a few.
When she got into the car with her bags, she asked Snow what help he needed from her, but Snow just smiled without answering.
Bella didn't ask any more questions.
She believed that before long, Snow would tell her the answer.
When Snow drove his car straight into the Collins' residence, Bella hadn't yet realized what was happening: "Why did you bring me to the Collins' house?"
She desperately hoped it wasn't what she was thinking—that he had brought her to meet his parents.
"Didn't we agree earlier that I would bring you here to familiarize yourself with the place? They all knew you were coming today, and I've already informed them," Snow said, opening the car door.
Bella stood still without moving: "I…"