Chapter 141: Longing Day and Night

That was the face she had yearned for, day and night.

It wasn't until Kate Stone stood before her that Ivy Green realized just how much she craved her embrace, her comfort—the yearning to be tenderly cared for like a child in every moment.

Ivy's entire world lit up.

When Kate opened the door, she didn't even wait to turn on the lights, walking straight in. She didn't bother with a flashlight, relying solely on the faint glow of her phone screen to guide her.

Before reaching the end, she saw a pitiful figure sitting by the wall. When the girl looked up, her face appeared even more forlorn than a stray kitten outside.

The sky outside hadn't fully darkened yet. As Kate stepped in, it truly felt like entering a vortex of darkness.

Had Ivy been like this these past few days?

Kate's heart felt as if it had been slashed by a blade—aching and bitter, with blood seeping from the wound.

In the dim light, they gazed at each other.