Chapter 4

After meeting up with his colleagues, Liam couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.

He opened my chat, wanting to say something, but realized our last conversation had been weeks ago.

He turned off his phone screen, and the unease intensified.

He asked Chloe, "What did Daisy want for a New Year's gift just now? What did she say?"

"Huh? She didn't say anything, I don't think."

He impatiently scrolled through the lively group chat, finally finding my messages.

He quickly sent me a text. "When did you go to that animal rescue event?"

"I'm just worried those stray…