Chapter Four
Jia tried her best to keep a smile on her face as she stared at the holographic images of her mother and sister. She craned her neck as if she could spot someone behind the hologram. “Where’s Father?”
Her mother Lan looked annoyed. “He’s sleeping. He’s been staying up far too late, consumed by the news. He reads every stupid tidbit about every ignorant bunch of rabble rioting. It’s pointless, I tell him. It’s not like him knowing what’s going on is going to change anything. There are some things people like us can’t control.”
“And you’re okay?” Jia pressed. “I know it’s not what you’re accustomed to, but you’re safer in protective custody.”
Mei smiled. “We’re fine, little sister. The food could use some work, but as far as basically being a prisoner of the government goes,
