The refrigerator was fully stocked with ingredients.


    Karina quickly prepared a te of candied sweet potatoes and told Nic to eat them while they were hot.


    Nic ate with a look of pure satisfaction on her face.


    "Noah, have you eaten? Should I cook a few more dishes so we can eat together?" Karina asked her husband cautiously.


    "I''ve already eaten," Noah said coolly, then asked, "You went to your parents'' house today?"


    "Yes. My mom identally fell down the stairs and hurt her leg, so I went to check on her." Karina''s excuse was wless.


    Noah nodded. "Is it serious? Which hospital is she in? I''ll go visit her tomorrow."


    "No, that''s not necessary," Karina said, shaking her head hastily. "It''s just a minor sprain, she''s resting at home. You''re busy with work, you don''t need to make a special trip."


    Noah genuinely was concerned about Karina''s mother and wanted to visit. But seeing Karina''s flustered reaction, he knew she was lying again.


    However, Noah couldn''t be bothered to pursue it. He didn''t ask another question and simply turned and went to his room.


    ...


    Yvonne drove Bet back to Cherry Bay. When they arrived, Helen was downstairs walking Bullet.


    Seeing his owners return, Bullet got so excited that he broke free from his leash and bounded over to Bet and Yvonne, circling them yfully.


    "Alright, settle down. Let''s go home," Bet said, patting Bullet''srge head before taking the leash and leading him upstairs.


    Helen knew they would be eating out tonight, so she hadn''t prepared dinner, but she had made a fruitpote.


    Yvonne had half a bowl of thepote before going to her room to get ready for bed.


    After her shower, she wasn''t sleepy yet, so she sat on the small sofa by the window, flipping through a script.


    Sandra had picked out two promising scripts for her and told her to look them over when she had


    auditions, so still requ time They would atole would


    depend on her ability and a bit of luck.  s?novels


    Yvonne was halfway through the script when she couldn''t help but yawn.


    Just as she was about to get into bed, there was a knock on the door, and Bet came in.


    “Not sleeping yet?” he asked, his gaze soft as he looked at her.


    "I''m about to. Are you joining me?" Yvonne raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of teasing and provocation.


    Bet walked over, bent down, and lifted her from the sofa to the bed, then pulled the covers over her.


    "I have to go back to the base. I might not be back for a few days. You get some rest, and be good for me."


    "Okay." Yvonne knew he must have another mission. Even though she would miss him, she didn''t cling to him.


    "This weekend is the police academy''s fiftieth anniversary. Do you want to go?" Bet asked.


    "Can I?" Yvonne naturally wanted to visit her alma mater.


    Her former teachers, her ssmates... failing to graduate from the academy had been the biggest regret of her previous life.


    “If · you want to go, you can," Bet replied with a warm smile.


    The police academy had strict security, making it difficult for outsiders to enter. But anniversary celebrations were an exception, as outside guests would be invited, It would be easy for Bet to get a couple of invitations.


    On the weekend, Bet returned from the base with the invitations,


    and they went together to attend the


    Istra Police Academys


    50th-anniversary celebration.


    Yvonne was dressed discreetly in jeans, a knitted top, and a beige trench coat. Her


    long, straight hair was let down casually.


    As a public figure, she also wore a mask to be safe.