Annie Lawrence nodded, pursed her lips in a smile, but her eyes full of gloom: "This matter must be thoroughly investigated as soon as possible."
*
Three days passed quickly.
In a blink of an eye, it was almost time for Joanna Lawrence to leave for the film crew.
The night before leaving, Ashton Heath excused himself from all social engagements and came home early.
After dinner, the couple retreated to their bedroom.
Joanna Lawrence took out her suitcase, preparing to start packing.
She was scheduled to be out of town for approximately three months this time, so she had quite a bit to pack.
As she took out the clothing and neatly folded them into her suitcase, Ashton Heath stood by and watched for a while, feeling a bit uneasy.
He asked in a muffled tone, "What time do we have to leave for the airport tomorrow morning?"
