Chapter 42

• After sending Gavin his birthday gift, Liza prepared to leave the internet café.
• She had sent him a small animation—a cheerful figure waving a lightstick—something she used to send to Westbrook in the past. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, fueled by the thought that Gavin might appreciate it too. However, after sending it, there was no response.
• Liza glanced at her silent phone. How rude, she thought, tucking it back into her pocket. As she made her way toward the café’s door, she was abruptly stopped by an unsavory man.