December 28th, 10:15 AM, local time in Wiseman.
Alaska, Wiseman, Lin Yu'an's cabin
The weak sunlight outside the window passed through the double glazing, casting warm spots of light on the wooden floor. The winter days in Alaska are fleeting and precious.
Lin Yu'an was awakened by a continuous buzzing sound, like bees flapping their wings.
He slowly opened his eyes, his awareness still a bit hazy. The wide bed beside him was already empty, with only a faint warmth and fragrance remaining from their side on the two pillows.
Aliya and Emily had already gotten up. He sat up and picked up the deep space gray iPhone X that was charging on the bedside table, its screen somewhat worn.
As soon as the screen lit up, countless notifications, missed calls, and WeChat messages flooded in like a bursting dam, causing this once flagship model to noticeably lag and drop frames.
