Chapter 20

"Aren't you worried that people will find out about our relationship?" Valerie asked uncertainly. Lucius responded firmly, "This person can be trusted." "If you're fine with it, so am I." She was just as eager to uncover the mystery. Like before, Lucius had appeared on Valerie's bed in a set of silk pajamas. To leave the house, he had to call Keane for help. An hour later, Keane showed up at Valerie's door with a bag in hand. When he found Lucius eating instant noodles at the dining table, he wondered if his eyes were playing tricks on him. Valerie invited Keane in. "Make yourself at home. We'll head out once we finish eating." Keane had seen plenty in his life, yet he couldn't picture Lucius in this easygoing scene. While Keane wrestled with his thoughts, Lucius finished his instant noodles and gave him a quick rundown of what had happened. After hearing the whole story, Keane was dumbfounded. "Mr. White, are you and Ms. Collins caught up in some kind of… supernatural phenomen