Nine. Brian, or Hol

Noises of conversation came from the kitchen adjacent to the living room. A woman peered out quietly, glanced at Lu Li a few times, and then quickly retreated behind the door.

Shortly after, Brian emerged, his apron no longer around his waist, and apologized, "I'm sorry, I just had my wife keep an eye on things."

"It's fine," Lu Li responded briefly.

"May I ask what brings the officer here?"

"About your disappearance before," Lu Li entered the living room and sat down at the dining table without hesitation. "Do you remember any details?"

As Lu Li had instructed, Anna drifted away from Lu Li's side and into the kitchen.

Brian scooped some water into a wooden bowl and placed it on the dining table in front of Lu Li, saying, "This... I've already told you everything I remembered when you last came, I really can't recall anything else."