*

Olivia didn't want to say more and just ended their conversation. "I need to go."

Sophie hesitated, wanting to speak, but Olivia lowered her head and walked away. Despite her impulse to follow, the presence of the maids made her pause. She remained rooted, observing as the group disappeared into the hall.

Olivia appeared visibly frail and despondent, evoking immediate concern in Sophie's mind.

That night, after getting back to where she and Jacob was staying, she was still worried.

Jacob got off work early, so he started making food in the kitchen.

When he came out, he saw her sitting on the couch looking unhappy, so he sat next to her and asked, "What happened? You didn't find Claude?"

Sophie looked at him and said, "He's not there. I don't know where he is."

"I guess he had something to

arm around her shoulders and said, "I made your favorite food.

talking about it would make her feel better. "I

froze, but he quickly

Jacob

when

about Olivia

a stranger.

Sweet

to

Sophie just said, "Yes."

happen?" His eyes went to the arm that

and looks depressed. She even said something weird to me." "What did she

eye on you and she didn't want her issues

Jacob frowned.

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