Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 3670

Marina laughed awkwardly. "Work has just been crazy lately. I'm just a little tired."

Summer didn't press it. "I'm going to pay. Let's grab food after."

Noticing that Summer had decided to buy both outfits, a knowing look flashed in Marina's eyes. "Are you dating? Did you say yes to that guy at work?"

Summer looked away, blushing heavily. "We're just... testing the waters. It's not totally official yet!"

Marina threw an arm around her shoulder, genuinely thrilled for her. "Congratulations on getting off the market!"

Summer grew even more flustered. "My parents don't know yet! We've barely even started!"

Marina grinned. "For you, this is a massive leap forward. You deserve to be celebrated!"

Suddenly, Marina's phone rang. It was an out-of-town number. She stepped aside to answer it.

"Hello, is this Marina?" a bright, masculine voice asked.

"Yes," Marina replied politely. "Who is this?"

The man laughed. "Grandpa Wallace sent me. I'm in J City right now with some things he wanted me to give you. Do you have time to meet up?"

Marina was completely caught off guard. "Sure! Where are you? I can come to you."

"I don't really know J City," he said. "Just pick a spot and I'll use the GPS to get there."

Marina gave him the address of a restaurant across from the mall. "I'll wait for you there."

"Great, I'm on my way."

Hanging up, Marina was incredibly curious. What had her grandfather sent her? Why hadn't he called ahead to warn her?

And why not just use the mail?

Back in their old neighborhood in B City, Marina's grandfather and Kane's grandfather had been neighbors and drinking buddies. Whenever Marina visited for the holidays, she hung out with Kane.

He used to take her climbing trees to catch birds and wading in rivers to catch fish. Back then, she kept her hair cut short, and everyone thought she was a boy.

Eventually, the Galloway family was reassigned for work and moved away, and Grandpa Wallace also left the old neighborhood. She hadn't seen Kane since.

After so many years, their faces had changed, but knowing who they were to each other instantly brought back a profound sense of familiarity.

Seeing that they were old childhood friends with catching up to do, Summer tactfully excused herself. "I need to make a quick phone call. I'll be right back."

She stepped away.

Marina and Kane sat down. Kane handed a large box over to her. "I was on leave and came to H City to visit a buddy from my unit. Grandpa Wallace knew I was in the area and asked me to bring this to you."

It was a massive box. Marina took it curiously. When she opened the flaps, she saw a cage inside. Before she even pulled it out, a very bad feeling washed over her.