Chapter 4

Naomi found a studio apartment on the outskirts of the city.

It cost 200 bucks a month, no private bathroom, and the kitchen was shared. The hallway always smelled of cooking oil and stir-fry from the neighbors.

The room was tiny. There was only enough space for a bed, a wardrobe, and a table. The window faced the wall of the building next door, so she had to keep the lights on even during the day to see anything.

The landlady was a woman in her fifties. She gave Naomi a long look when she handed over the money. "You…