Li Na felt a warmth spread in her chest. She leaned back, folding her arms with a smirk. "Your mouth is becoming sweeter."
Ning Yu chuckled, taking another sip of water. "That's all the baby, not me.""
The girls continued eating, the warm moment lingering between them. But outside, the city was still in turmoil. Protests continued as people demanded answers, and the Chief of Police was under pressure, with calls for his resignation growing louder.
It was evening when Li Na began making her way home. The streets were brightly lit, the soft glow of streetlights flickering occasionally. The air was cool, carrying the distant hum of traffic.
She had first noticed the presence behind her when she followed Ning Yu to the bus stop. At first, she thought it was nothing—a coincidence, maybe. But as she walked, the feeling of being watched never faded. Whoever it was, they were persistent.