Anika shivered from the cold the moment she stepped in. After a while, unable to bear it, she edged closer to Leonel, hoping for some warmth.

Leonel caught her movement and glanced her way.

His stare was intense and devoid of any emotion. Spooked by his gaze, Anika froze, not daring to make another move.

Half an hour later, the car pulled up at the gate of Anika's apartment complex. The driver's voice sounded somber. "Here we are."

Inside the car, tension hung thick in the air.