She hailed a taxi to a decent restaurant and ordered – choosing only the tastiest and priciest dishes – five in total, all for takeout.
As she sat in her spot waiting for the food, the thought of her mother being able to undergo surgery the next day brought an uncontrollable smile to her face.
So lost was she in her thoughts that she didn't even notice when someone took a seat across from her.
"It seems you're quite comfortable without me,"
came Si Ye's sarcastic voice, abruptly pulling Chen Zhi back to reality. Seeing him, the smile slowly vanished from her lips, and her cheerful mood was now shrouded in gloom.
She didn't speak to him, instead turning her head to look out the window, intending to ignore him.
It was early evening, the sky a hazy grey, with many people hurrying back and forth as they left work.
