Chapter 118

Night had fallen. Emma had been chatting with Camila all afternoon, and her mood had finally lifted. After talking for hours, their stomachs were starting to protest. Being holed up in the room for too long made the idea of going out for food extra appealing. They headed to Lumière Bistro, a well-known upscale restaurant. Emma had been there a few times and was a member, so they didn't need a reservation-just walked right in and grabbed a menu. The place was classy, with soft background music playing and a chill, cozy vibe that made it feel instantly relaxing. It was Camila's first time at this place, and she loved it. "Emma, how'd you even find this spot?" she asked, clearly impressed. The bistro was tucked deep into a quiet alley-not the kind of place you'd stumble upon if you didn't already know it was there. "...Elias brought me once," Emma replied, her eyes dimming slightly. The year Elias had graduated, they'd spent a whole month travelling around Meridia together. Big-name attra