Elena's days continued as if nothing had shifted beneath her feet. She ate meals with Yuchen, attended public events with him, and engaged in light conversations whenever they spoke.
She mastered the art of pretending everything was normal, concealing her suspicions and the whirlwind of questions swirling in her mind about the man who was slowly capturing her heart.
Despite her best effort, there were moments when Elena couldn't help but steal glances at Yuchen, her mind clouded with curiosity.
What thoughts hid behind his eyes? What secrets did he guard?
These questions haunted her, pushing her towards impatience. More than once, she found herself reaching for her phone, ready to message Carolina, urging her sister-in-law to hasten her investigation. But each time, she restrained herself. She knew Carolina was juggling her investigation and family, yet the urge to unravel Yuchen's mystery gnawed at her.
So, she waited.
