Chapter 12

I placed the key on her bedside table and accidentally discovered a faded photograph in her wallet on the desk.

It showed a man and a woman who looked very well-matched.

Strangely, the woman in the photo looked a bit like Sophia,

but the photo was dated 30 years ago.

I remembered Aunt Lucy saying that she saw Sophia as if she were looking at herself.

This must have been Aunt Lucy when she was young. I never imagined she had been so beautiful in her youth.

Aunt Lucy returned quickly. She seemed calmer than before.

"Rachel, after what happened, I can't drive you home today."

I clutched my bag, feeling relieved.

As I was leaving, Noah wrung his hands, looking at me longingly.