Was He Complicit In This Deception?

Li Na sat on the bed, the script spread open on her lap. With each page she turned, her trouble deepened. The sheer amount of work demanded in such a short time felt overwhelming, and her mind raced, trying to piece together how she would manage it all.

Just then the faint sound of a car pulling into the driveway broke her concentration. A small smile crept onto her face, a flicker of relief washing over her. She stayed stilled, her injured feet resting comfortably, and with great anticipation waited for Lu Jianjun to enter.

Her gaze remained fixed on the front balcony at first, expectancy flickering in her eyes. Minutes passed, and she shifted her attention to the door, her brows furrowing slightly. Did he not return? she wondered, glancing between the balcony and the door again.