Chapter 214: Cuffed
Lanni looked at Luna in confusion. What was she thanking her for? She hadn’t managed to be of any help, right? And, why would anyone look so solemn while thanking another?
...
One hour ago.
Lanni ignored her phone and continued hugging Xiehan. But just when it stopped ringing, it started ringing again. The caller was incessant.
"Honey, it might be important. You should answer it." Xiehan suggested.
"It’s Cheng Yu." Lanni looked disgusted just uttering that name. "Why would I speak to a traitor?"
Xiehan reached for her phone and held it close to her. "She already knows that you are mad at her. If it wasn’t an emergency, I don’t think she would have to call you."
Lanni thought about how Cheng Yu wasn’t in good terms with her family. Perhaps something happened to her and she had no one else to call? If something happened to anyone, she would feel bad if she didn’t help them even if that person was her sworn enemy. Hence she hesitantly picked the call.
"Lanni, I’m so sorry to bother you but..."
"Go straight to the point." Lanni dismissed.
Cheng Yu had not expected Lanni to pick her call so she was inarticulate for a while and only spoke later. "Luna went to the detective’s house. If the police catch her there then..."