Back at the house, Nelia didn't exchange many words with Calaen before locking herself in the bedroom.
She slid open a hidden compartment in her wardrobe, revealing a uniquely designed laptop.
Her gaze burned with intensity as her fingers danced across the keyboard, each keystroke purposeful and precise.
Time flew by unnoticed. The moon climbed high into the sky, its glow casting a serene veil over the world as stars twinkled like distant promises.
After hours of focus, Nelia finally leaned back, stretching her arms with a satisfied sigh. She pushed open the door to grab something to eat, only to meet Calaen's unwavering gaze from where he'd been sitting in the living room all day.
On the table sat a fresh salad and a platter of neatly arranged fruit.
"How long have you been here?" s
