Chapter 20: The Missing Ticket

She collapsed straight onto the sofa, leaving the Popeye face on her T-shirt looking thoroughly scrunched up.

Tethering a towel around her damp hair, Richard walked over and gently gathered the still-moist strands of her long hair. "You'll catch a cold."

*And whose

Chapter 21: The Dance Performance

Lin He was at the wheel, while Victoria had made the rare choice to forgo her usual flats, stepping out instead in cutout gold sandals elevated by sleek, slender heels.

His driving style reflected his personality: measured, unhurried, and smooth the entire way. Up

Chapter 22: The Late-Night Dinner

Though the hour was late, the famous Italian restaurant was still bustling. At a neighboring table, a party of three was dining in formal style, surrounded by a scatter of silver and porcelain plates, alongside a pristine, intricate floral-shaped cake.

She was qui