Chapter LV: Fear
Liz and Wyn leave the classroom as the bell rings, signaling the end of their classes for the day. The sun is beginning its slow descent, casting a golden hue over Ciudad Fernandina. They walk together towards the jeepney terminal, chatting about random things, but Liz is noticeably quieter than usual.
"You're thinking about something," Wyn points out as they climb into a jeepney.
Liz leans back and sighs. "Yeah, just a lot on my mind."
"Is it about the plan?"
"Partly," Liz admits. "But also about everything else."
Wyn doesn't press further, understanding that Liz will talk when she's ready. The ride is relatively short, and soon they part ways at the next stop.
Liz arrives home, greeted by the warm aroma of home-cooked food. Her grandmother smiles at her from the k
