"Good evening," the police officer said, his tone neutral but wary. "Where are you headed?"
"Good evening, sir," Judy replied, forcing a smile. "We're on our way to Tagum City. Just visiting some family."
The guard's eyes flicked to the passengers in the backseat, his gaze lingering on Neoma. "And who are your passengers?"
Judy's mind raced for a plausible explanation. "My friends and I are heading to visit my grandmother. This is my sister," she said, gesturing to Neoma who faked rubbing her eyes. "And these are our friends who are helping us with the trip."
Sol and Owel pretended to be asleep, making the officer not completely recognize their faces. Joule, on the contrary, was at a safe spot. He got smiled and nodded towards him.
The guard's eyes narrowed slightly. "ID and vehicle r
