The city's ambiance seemed oddly muted as Lucian's sleek car wove through its arteries. Inside, the atmosphere was thick, almost stifling. Every so often, the glint of city lights would splash across their faces, revealing furrowed brows and lips pressed into thin lines. The sobs of Meirah were echoing in the silent car, making one’s heart wrench to see her sad and broken.
Her pale eyes turned red due to her constant crying. Her small almond eyes were now swollen. Her button nose turned red.
Seeing her cry so heartbreakingly, Lucien felt something unsettling in his heart.
“Meirah, when did your mother get readmitted?” Lucian finally broke the silence, his voice tinged with both concern and caution. He regretted not asking about her health earlier. In fact, he blackmailed Meirah, using h
