Lyka raised an eyebrow as she looked at me. "What happened to you?"
I set our food on the table. "Nothing," I muttered, trying to sound casual.
"Why are you so pale? Did you see a ghost at the counter?" she teased.
I shook my head. "Nothing… I just felt dizzy all of a sudden. I didn’t eat before leaving the house."
"That explains it," she said, a knowing smile tugging at her lips.
I quickly started eating, hoping Lyka would stop teasing me. I prayed under my breath that Viel wouldn’t come to our table.
"You know, the food here is really good. The fried chicken is huge and crunchy. When your brother is free, take him here," Lyka said, oblivious to my growing anxiety.
"S-Sure," I muttered, barely hearing her.
I bent my head low, almost touching the table, trying to hide. And then I s
