Chapter 346

After washing her face and tying her hair back loosely, she walked out of her room. The guesthouse was quiet in the morning, filled with soft sounds. Dishes clinking somewhere downstairs. Low voices. The smell of food drifting up. As she stepped into the hallway, she almost ran into Lennox. “Oh,” he said quickly, stepping back. “Good morning.” “Good morning,” she replied. He looked at her carefully. “You’ve probably seen it already.” She nodded. “Yes.” “I’m really sorry,” he said, genuine concern in his voice. “I had made sure we didn’t attract attention, but airports are difficult. Someone always recognizes.” “It’s okay,” Riyana said calmly. Her voice surprised even herself. “I understand how it works for you.” He looked relieved but still uneasy. “If this causes you trouble...” “It won’t,” she cut in gently. “At least, not the kind I can’t handle. News like this disappears in a few days. People move on.” He studied her for a second, as if trying to read what she wasn’t saying. “Still