C435 Christine's Concern!

"Knock, knock, knock."

Out of the blue, a series of knocks echoed at the door.

"Fischer, open up! What are you doing in there? Hoarding a secret treasure, perhaps?"

Christine's voice pierced the silence even before Fischer could reach the door.

Her unexpected jab took Fischer by surprise, nearly throwing his back out.

"Quiet down, will you? It's too early for such nonsense. Careful