Chapter 34News of the dawn raid on Edna’s home swept through Village 23 courtesy of Yuki’s neighbours. Rubi had risen earlier than usual to prepare breakfast for their guest, leaving her partner Gen in bed asleep. She was setting the table in the living room when snippets of a one-sided conversation filtered through the thin wall from the spare bedroom. Curious, Rubi pressed her ear to the wall.
‘And the woman, Edna, has she been arrested?’ Vina asked.
Shocked, Rubi slapped a hand over her mouth to suppress a cry. Edna was a close friend.
‘I’m pleased to hear that,’ Vina remarked after a short pause. ‘These troublesome women are a threat to national security.’
Rubi’s eyes widened.
‘No, sir, the friend I told you about has no idea of your plans for her.’
Puzzled, Rubi frowned.
‘An ex
