When Ling Li saw Four Eyes sleeping peacefully, wrapped like a cocoon in the blankets, a wave of warmth swept over her. The soft light filtering through the curtains cast a gentle glow on his sleeping face. With a quiet determination, Ling Li rose from the bed, careful not to disturb him.
Ling glanced around their cozy room, where the scent of their shared memories lingered like an unspoken promise. She tiptoed to the small wooden table, where she had set out an array of snacks, Four Eyes’ favorites. Delicately, Ling Li picked up the neatly packed treats: a mix of crunchy seaweed chips, sweetened dried fruits, the last remaining lotus seed cakes, assorted biscuits, and beef jerky.