Chapter 118: Not a Devil
She has made the decision to take the only course of action she believes is right for her, driven by the desire to save her mother from imprisonment. As she awaits Kiara's arrival, her heart races in tandem with her growing tension, creating a palpable sense of unease in the air.
The door creaks open, Its hinges groaning softly, and Riley's heart skips a beat as she instinctively knows it's Kiara on the other side. As expected, Kiara emerges from the doorway, her slender figure framed by the soft light spilling in from the hallway.
Riley's eyes dart up to meet Kiara's, attempting to gauge her mood by reading her facial expression. But Kiara's face remains an enigmatic mask, betraying no hint of emotion – no twitch of her lips, no flicker in her eyes, no subtle shift in her features.
Her expression Is as serene and unreadable as a still pond, leaving Riley wondering what thoughts lie hidden beneath the surface.
