C19 The Weight of a Secret

Liam emerged from the restroom, blinking in the warm glow of the setting sun filtering through the park entrance. A frown creased his brow as he saw Nadia standing a few feet away, the giant panda abandoned on a nearby bench. Her smile, so bright moments ago, was replaced by a mask of worry, her brow furrowed.

"Hey, everything okay?" Liam asked, concern lacing his voice