Chapter ten.

Lisa wiped the sweat off her face with the bottom of her apron. She made sure that the pot lid was properly covered before strolling out of the kitchen.

Checking her phone, there was a new text. She wiped her palms on the back of her pants before tapping on it.

It was from Felix; Roy injured his leg during the game. Me and Bruce will be escorting him home, and I may be a little late.

She furrowed her brows and typed back, Is he alright?

'He is fine now. Only that, he won't be able to play for the time being.'

She was less worried after seeing this. Dropping the phone back on the couch.

She turned off the cooker, looking outside the window.

The sun was already down, and the skies were starting to darken. She had gotten off work earlier since there wasn't much to do. It was hard to get free time like this, so she grabbed her purse and decided to do some grocery shopping.

On her way out, she took out the bin, letting out an unrestrained yawn as she climbed down the steps.

It had already