Crime & Redemption

"Please, wait here. I'll get the prisoner for the meeting."

Leaving Jie in a meeting room, the police officer went inside to get Zhou Ning. He had to wait for a while before Zhou Ning was brought inside the room clad in grey prison clothes. The police officer undid her handcuffs before giving them a moment to talk.

"I didn't expect to see you here," Zhou Ning stated while taking a seat before him. "Why? Are you here to condemn me? Go on with it. Let's get over it."

Jie stayed quiet for a while just staring at her face. As if trying to look for something.

"Actually, I have a question for you," Jie spoke with a heavy heart since he wasn't used to seeing her in a haggard look. She looked tired, sleep deprived, pale and very old.

"A question? What is it?" She asked.

"I met Lu Yuhan." Zhou Ning gave him a startled look before composing herself.

"What about it?"