For a moment, neither of them moved.
Then she took a step forward, then another, almost running before stopping short, as if remembering where they were. Her hands hovered awkwardly at her sides.
Lin Fang's brows drew together. "What are you doing here?" he asked, voice low but sharp. "Did Feng Xiu recruit you for the rift, too?"
She froze.
"No," she said quickly, shaking her head. "I didn't come for that. I came for you."
That answer hit harder than he expected.
Lin Fang glanced around. He could already feel eyes on them. Curious. Assessing. Whispering.
He turned to Ethan. "I need privacy with my sister."
Ethan didn't hesitate. He replied calmly, "Your room is ready. You can talk there."
Lin Fang nodded once, then looked back at her. "Come with me."
She nodded immediately, relief flooding her expression.
