Chapter 405

"Alright," responded Vespera, stepping slightly to the side to let Dominic pass. Dominic glanced at Vespera, who was expressionless, and softened his voice. "Try to get some rest tonight. Don't wander around. The weather here is unpredictable. Take care of yourself." With that, Dominic turned and walked down the stairs without waiting for a reply. Vespera didn't move. It was just a simple exchange. It was nothing out of the ordinary, but she felt that something was shifting. Ever since the conversation on the plane, a subtle undercurrent had started. And today, when they saw each other again, the change was unmistakable. Like the first dry leaf falling from a tree, it was quiet, but it was signaling the start of something else. It was something only Vespera seemed to notice. Dominic's footsteps grew softer. Vespera slowly walked over to the railing and looked down the empty stairwell, lost in thought. Dominic always had a strange way of sensing Vespera's emotions. He kept trying