Lucy laughed heartily from a patron's witty remark, her head leaning backward while she holds her stomach. She is exceptionally radiant that night, her smile is different from the previous time Alexander has seen it. And it made his lips tug upwards without him even noticing. What a bright life she has and what darkness he has.
Roger suddenly approached him. His expression shows distrust and calculating what's in front which is him.
“I’ve had learned something.”
Lance regarded the man with curious eyes. He knew he wouldn’t be left alone by Roger whenever he visits Lucy in the pub. And it is fine with him, really. By the man’s constant pestering did he get to find out more information about Lucy Wells—sister of Jane who is the handmaiden of Amelia Vernice.
He does not intend to use the
