Chapter 31: At The Doorstep

Chapter 31: At The Doorstep

The soft click of Katherine’s heels against the hallway tiles echoed faintly as she reached her apartment door, Felix a step behind. She tapped the passcode with her usual precision, and the panel beeped in response, unlocking with a gentle mechanical whirr. The door creaked open, warm light from inside spilling onto the cool corridor floor.

Katherine turned toward Felix, hand still on the doorknob. "Do you want to come in for a bit? Maybe some tea?" she offered with a tired but sincere smile.

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