Chapter 16

"Good morning," Uno greeted when I entered the kitchen. She was seated by the island, a carton of milk in front of her. I was so stunned by the sudden development that I paused to stare at her. "Don't look at me like that," she said. "What's for breakfast?"

I went to the cabinet to grab a pan. What's with her? "Are you done with your self-journey?" I asked.

"I'm on a leave. And might I add, you're looking happy to see me."

I placed the pan on the stove. "Someone...