Just as she was about to leave, something crossed her mind. She paused, turned back, and asked, But how long do you want me to stay?
If its for an extended period, Danilo might start to worry. Hes back in Zephyria, and Ive traveled to Cadiered by myself this time.
Lucinda nodded in understanding. No worries. Itll just be for three to five days, tops. Come by the Simmons Group tomorrow afternoon. I have a place in mind I think youll find intriguing.
Alright, sounds good.
With the agreement in place and her issue with Lucinda solved, Nala left feeling upbeat. The click-clack of her heels on the floor sounded brighter and more cheerful.
With a friendly grin, Lucinda watched Nala exit through the glass door.
As soon as Nala was out of sight, the warmth vanished from Lucindas expression. She now looked cold.
Nalas every word and gesture had been flawlessly executed. If Nala was putting on an act, she was doing it with the skill of a leading actress.
In all of Cadiered, Valerie was utterly alone, without family or friends to turn to.
Except for that one person
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Lucinda thought if she took Nala to meet this person tomorrow, maybe shed uncover some clues.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Lucinda swiftly composed herself and redirected her
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attention to her tasks at hand.
The afternoon slipped away swiftly, and as the sun began its descent, its warm rays filtered through the French window, illuminating Lucindas strikingly beautiful profile with a golden glow.
Since her diagnosis with mania, she had been visiting Aldrics lab every night for a week to receive IV drips.
Her phone rang before the alarm for leaving work half an hour early had even gone off.
She glanced at the screen and noticed it was Noelle calling.
The moment she answered, she asked directly, Did you run away from home again?
Noelle didnt respond.
Lucinda persisted, Or perhaps youre feeling down again? Where are you at the moment? Would you like to meet up? Im here if you need someone to talk to.
No, Ive been alright the past couple of days. Im just feeling a bit bored reciting documents at home alone. I just finished up and thought it might be fun to play some games with you. Are you available?
Prompted by her words, Lucinda recalled the game Shields of Hauntings.
Lucinda found herself quite engrossed in playing that game, and thanks to Noelles influence, her interest in it had grown significantly.
Im just about to finish work, and a quick game sounds perfect.
Lets do it.