Chapter 26: License Plate!!
The car rolled quietly through the still streets. After dropping Becky and Rose off at their apartment, where the two sleepily said their goodnights, Miles turned toward Celina’s neighborhood.
As they approached a quieter road near her home, Celina leaned forward and pointed."Stop here... I’ll walk from this point."
Miles slowed the vehicle. "How will you go?" he asked, raising a brow.
Celina gave a mischievous grin. "I’ll jump the wall again."
Miles couldn’t help but chuckle. "Reckless."
She stepped out and gave him a small wave. "Goodnight, Miles."
He watched her until she safely reached her backyard wall, hopped over it with ease, and vanished into the shadows beyond.
Then, with a quiet sigh, Miles turned the wheel and headed home.
The house was silent when he arrived. Everyone was asleep. Miles moved quietly through the front door, removing his gear with practiced ease and heading straight to his room. No debriefing tonight. No planning. Just... sleep.
Morning sunlight poured through the half-open curtains.
BANG!