Chapter 9After I stepped out of the car, Lyka grinned and said, “Bye, Anna!” She even gave me a wave, as if she were a beauty queen waving to her adoring followers. This woman’s stamina is not about to run out. While I was tired and weary, she appeared to be chowing down on a container of vitamins with vigor. She is grinning broadly, as if she is a politician campaigning. “Hey, are you sure you do not want us to take you home?” Aiden stared out the window, frowning, with an inquiry. He wanted to drive me to our house, but I told him I would just come down here. It is not like I am going to be hurt on the way back. Aiden is excessively paranoid. He thinks our house is too far away from the village gate, even though it is not. In addition, our area is secure. There is strict security he

