Chapter 20

Chapter 20. The city welcomed Liora with a light rain that had been falling since dawn. It was just a constant drizzle, like a gentle reminder that even the sky had no intention of clearing up that day. From behind the taxi window, the buildings looked lower, the streets narrower, and people walked quickly with unfamiliar faces. This city was not a beautiful escape. It was merely a place to hide. Nolan slept in the back seat, his small body wrapped in a thick jacket that was too big for him. His breathing was still a little heavy from his long days in the hospital, but the doctor said it was normal. Liora turned her head several times, making sure the boy's chest continued to rise and fall at a rhythm she knew by heart. Every breath Nolan took was a reason for Liora to keep walking. The apartment was on the fifth floor of an old building that looked clean but was clearly unremarkable. There were no guards, no conspicuous cameras, no luxury that attracted attention. Liora deliberately c