Chapter 18 A Drama

"Nothing. Just...it's been long since someone asked me that," Lucia shook her head lightly and said. "Oh! Sorry, Sophie. I forgot the time. It's really late. You should go home and take a rest," Lucia said apologetically and raised her eyes to check the clock on the wall. "It's fine. Good night. I'm leaving now." Sophie went over to the coat hanger to pick up her bag and coat. She saw her own car when she got out of the door. Jan had been waiting patiently at the gate of the complex. "Jan, find out Lucia's experiences in Athegate. I think she seems to have suffered a lot." It was 11:30 p.m. when Sophie returned to Arthur's villa in the suburb. She found Arthur waiting for her on the couch as soon as she came in. "Mom, where have you been? It's late at night." As soon as Arthur saw her, he went up to her and asked with concern at the same time. "I met an old friend and chatted for a little longer. Haven't I told you about it before I left?" Sophie made up an excuse, "Oh, right. Y