Chapter 109 - Uncommon Storage

Time flew by quickly. A month had passed since Karl started bringing Layla to work at the convenience store. Their routine flowed like a calm river—mornings at the convenience store, nights in Karl's small apartment, filled with casual conversations and soft laughter that filled the emptiness of their days.

Layla slowly began to open herself up to the outside world. Although the shadows of her past still haunted her, Karl's presence by her side served as an anchor, keeping her steady. They shared laughter amidst their busy schedules, reminded each other to eat on time, and sometimes enjoyed instant meals together on the living room floor.

However, beneath that calm surface, Karl felt something stirring behind the scenes. The world seemed to be ticking toward something inevitable—a disaster that would erase everything they knew.