Chapter 159: No Choice

After locating the kitchen, Esme was slightly taken aback to find both Simon and Finnian already there. Simon initially stiffened at the unexpected entrance, but the tension melted from his frame when he realized it was just Esme.

A half-empty glass of water rested in his hand, while Finnian stood further down the corridor, his lean form propped against the wall with his hands casually tucked in his pockets.