Lena was surprised to see Evelyn crouched in front of her house. She quickly stepped out of the car and ran toward her. “Eve!” Evelyn looked up, and her eyes were red. Lena’s brows knitted immediately. “Why are you—what’s going on?”

Her gaze swept around. “Where’s your driver?” Evelyn sniffed. “I came alone.” That only made Lena more worried. “Evelyn, what’s happening?” she asked again.

“I…” Evelyn trailed off, her voice hoarse.

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A few minutes later, Lena sat across from her, completely dumbfounded. Slurp. Slurp. Evelyn didn’t even spare her a glance as she devoured the instant noodles in front of her. Lena’s lips twitched. “Are you this starved?”...