Chapter 91
On the third morning after Lin Hanlu arrived on the foreign island, she woke up to the familiar confusion of morning blending into evening. The floor-to-ceiling windows revealed a sky thick with dark clouds, cloaking the world outside in a dense gloom. Only occasional gaps in the clouds allowed faint beams of light to seep through, but it was still impossible to determine if it was dawn or dusk. It wasn’t until she heard a knock on the door followed by a cheery “Sweetheart” that she realized it was morning. It was Wen Hui, coming by to say good morning, as usual. “Yes, good morning,” Lin Hanlu replied. “How did you sleep?” Wen Hui asked as she settled next to Lin Hanlu on the bed, her long, fluffy curls cascading around her face. “Of course, I slept well. Rainy days are perfect for catching up on sleep,” Lin Hanlu said, checking her phone screen and then rubbing her eyes. “Though I’ve noticed that sleeping too much makes my eyes puff up more.” “I’m sorry; it’s been raining non-stop since you arrived. I haven’t had the chance to take you out and show you around. But no more staying cooped up today. We’re going to visit a gallery and then hit a bar tonight…” “Sounds good, I’m in,” Lin Hanlu agreed, getting up with ease as Wen Hui gently guided her. She knew Wen Hui was apologizing for the island’s persistent bad weather. After a light breakfast, the two women strolled hand in hand out of the villa. This was Wen Hui’s new place on the island. The owner was a tall middle-aged man with blonde hair and blue eyes. He ran a gall
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