Chapter 12: News Headlines

Linda, who had been crying in Charles' arms, looked up with starry eyes after hearing his promise. Charles affectionately ruffled her hair. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Alicia was making breakfast but accidentally got burned by the hot oil from the pan. The pain was unbearable, like being pricked by a thousand needles on her arm. She quickly ran her hand under cold water, but the discomfort lingered, and her appetite for sausages disappeared. She searched the fridge for the leftover tomato pasta from the previous day but found it empty. Sighing in frustration, Alicia decided to take a cab to the restaurant from the day before, only to find that it was still closed. Sitting on a bench outside, she tilted her head up toward the sky and let out a weary sigh. Ever since taking the medication, the nausea, dizziness, and overall discomfort had only worsened. Nothing seemed appetizing anymore, but her stomach was painfully empty. Just then, a Ferrari pulled up beside her, and Tow