Chapter 0061

SIN

I look in the rearview mirror waiting patiently for Mae in the car, it was barely one hour when I got her message to come get her and abort the mission to get the prototype. I stare at my phone again wondering what's taking her so long and if I need to go in there and get her out myself.

Taking a deep breath, I reach for the doorknob but I stop mid-way as I spot her coming out of the house with her aunt. I don't miss the anxious look on her face even though she tries hard to hide it, her aunt pulls her in for a hug before waving her goodbye as she approaches the car.

Sliding into the passenger seat, She buckles her seatbelt in place and turns to me, her eyes with a mixture of relief and worry, "I'm so sorry I took so long," she whispers, her voice barely audible.

"It's okay," I reply softly. Starting the car engine and making a turn out of the street. "Are you alright?" I ask noticing the worried look on her face.

She nods slightly, but her eyes tell a different story. "She... Sh