"Ha, by the way, Big Sis, where did you go?" Betty blurted out, trying to lighten the mood. She'd sensed how tense Anna had gotten when Kathrine was mentioned and wanted to steer the conversation elsewhere.
But more than that she was curious to know who dropped her as she had seen Anna travel most of the time from taxi or cab.
Shawn flicked his gaze at Betty, then back at Anna, before standing up. "I'm making ramyeon. Would you two like some?" His tone was casual, but his gesture wasn't just about food—it was his way of showing respect. After all, Anna was the one funding him.
"Yes, of course! I'm starving," Betty chirped, rubbing her belly dramatically as she watched Shawn head to the kitchen.
Anna's eyes lingered on him for a moment, then shifted to the girl beside her. There was something… curious about the way the two interacted. But she didn't pry. Instead, she leaned back into the worn-out couch, her head finding a makeshift cushion on the pile of clothes.
