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 it’s for an extended period, Danilo might start to worry.


    He’s back in Zephyria, and I’ve traveled to Cadiered by myself this time.


    ”


    Lucinda nodded in understanding.


    “No worries.


    It’ll just be for three to five days, tops.


    Come by the Simmons Group tomorrow afternoon.


    I have a ce in mind I think you’ll find intriguing.


    ”


    “Alright, sounds good.


    ”


    With the agreement in ce and her issue with Lucinda solved, N left feeling upbeat.


    The click-ck of her heels on the floor sounded brighter and more cheerful.


    With a friendly grin, Lucinda watched N exit through the ss door.


    As soon as N was out of sight, the warmth vanished from Lucinda’s expression.


    She now looked cold.


    N’s every word and gesture had been wlessly executed.


    If N 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…N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    Lucinda thought if she took N to meet this person tomorrow, maybe she’d uncover some clues.


    After a brief moment of contemtion, Lucinda swiftlyposed herself and redirected her


    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 Lucinda’s strikingly beautiful profile with a golden glow.


    Since her diagnosis with mania, she had been visiting Aldric’sb every night for a week to receive IV drips.


    Her phone rang before the rm for leaving work half an hour early had even gone off.


    She nced at the screen and noticed it was Noelle calling.


    The moment she answered, she asked directly, “Did you run away from home again?”


    Noelle didn’t respond.


    Lucinda persisted, “Or perhaps you’re feeling down again? Where are you at the moment? Would you like to meet up? I’m here if you need someone to talk to.


    ”


    “No, I’ve been alright the past couple of days.


    I’m just feeling a bit bored reciting documents at home alone.


    I just finished up and thought it might be fun to y some games with you.


    Are you avable?”


    Prompted by her words, Lucinda recalled the game Shields of Hauntings.


    Lucinda found herself quite engrossed in ying that game, and thanks to Noelle’s influence, her interest in it had grown significantly.


    “I’m just about to finish work, and a quick game sounds perfect.


    Let’s do it.


    ”