All three of them slept in the living room. Nadia and Liliana put the coffee table and moved the other couches away before they lay down futons on the carpet. Nancy was sound asleep much to their relief.
Even though it was already the witching hours, the city was still busy. The sound of vehicles passing the roads downstairs echoed in the quiet night.
While lying on their respective futons, Nadia whispered to Liliana. The lights had been switched off.
"Lili, will you really go to the New Year banquet at the Xin's?"
Liliana turned her head to her right side where Nadia was. She answered softly, "Yes, in the afternoon. It won't be as big as the Lunar New Year banquet though."
Nadia silently nodded while adding, "Well, just ignore everyone and eat lots of good food. Make that your priority."
Liliana covered her mouth. She almost burst into laughter.
"Hehe, Grandma also said the same thing. She told me to enjoy the food."
