Sofia stood in front of the military gym—a simple yet sturdy building with walls made of reinforced concrete and steel. Her eyes were still a little tired, the result of a night that was too emotional and a morning that was just... too embarrassing.
She took a deep breath, then stepped inside.
Some soldiers in the training area gave her a respectful nod. She returned the gesture and walked straight into the locker room, changing into a white sports bra and black workout shorts. Then she made her way to the weight section and lifted a 60kg barbell as if it weighed nothing.
Clang! Clang!
The sound of metal hitting metal sliced through the quiet morning.
I need to focus... Stop thinking about her. That stupid zombie...
But Sylvia's face, with her blank expression and awkward scribbling in that little notebook, kept surfacing in her mind.
