Iris Harris nodded. Melody Nelson couldn't sit still; she had a playful nature and didn't want to stay at home every day either.
It's good to get some fresh air.
After dinner, Melody hadn't come back yet. Iris sent her a text, telling her to come back early and stay safe.
No reply.
Iris didn't give it much thought. After all, Melody was already an adult and knew how to handle herself. There was no need to worry too much.
But she didn't expect that Melody wouldn't come back all night.
*
The breathing in the dim hotel room had ceased.
Someone got up and left, and soon, the sound of a shower came from the bathroom.
The person was taking a shower.
Her vision was still blurry, a bit unclear.
She was drinking at the bar with Ruby. Ruby went to the restroom, and she didn't know who drugged her but found herself led outside by someone. It seemed later that someone else showed up, and the man supporting her got into a quarrel with the newcomer. After that, she was brought here.
