Eliza took a deep breath, feeling a mix of determination and anxiety. She knew the importance of maintaining a semblance of normalcy, not just for her own sake but to avoid tipping off their unknown adversary.
"Alright," she said, her voice steady. "I'll head to the library after breakfast. There's still a lot of material I need to cover."
Vaughn nodded approvingly. "Take Jannie with you." As he said that, he reached into his pocket and handed Eliza the new phone he had asked Alexei to buy the previous day. "Here, this is your new phone. You can freely use this, and I have already saved my and Jannie's numbers in it."
Eliza looked at the phone, a sleek model with a sturdy case, feeling a bit more secure. "Thank you, Vaughn," she said, appreciating his foresight and care.
He paused and continued, "Don't give your new number to anyone besides Lily and Sarah for the time being, okay?"
