Chapter 223

The phone screen went dark.

No new notifications appeared.

The world fell into dead silence.

Why wouldn't she tell the truth?

Was there another secret hidden behind this?

Adrian Sinclair leaned back into the sofa.

He tilted his head, staring at the ceiling.

The cigarette between his fingers burned out.

He stubbed it out and walked toward the bed.

"I don't believe you're that kind of person." The words echoed in his mind.

Anna Ross tossed and turned all night.

Her chest felt heavy, as if blocked by a stone.

Strange dreams haunted her.

She barely fell asleep as daylight broke.

The alarm clock rang and was immediately silenced.

She pulled the blanket over her head.

Today was her day off.

Sleeping in felt like the greatest luxury.

She sank back into sleep, content.

"Whoosh—"

The curtains were yanked open.

Sophia Roscente's exaggerated voice exploded. "Sis, you're still sleeping! Did you forget what today is?"

Before Anna could cover her ears.

Sophia jumped onto the bed and threw back the covers. "Get up! The sun is shining on your butt!"

Anna opened her eyes, full of resentment.

Sophia took a step back, startled. "Were you stealing last night? Those dark circles are huge!"

Anna sat up with panda eyes.

"I had nightmares all night."

She leaned against the headboard, exhausted.

Sophia burst out laughing.

"Let me get you some water."

Only then did Anna feel her throat was dry.

Warm water soothed her throat.

Her mind cleared slightly.

"Sis, I didn't want to wake you..."

Sophia pouted, feeling guilty.

"But we have to go see my mom today..."

Anna smiled faintly.

"It's fine. I'll get ready and we'll go."

She stretched and walked into the bathroom.

Sophia paced back and forth like a shadow.

Anna felt dizzy trying to apply makeup. "Sophia, please sit down for a while."

Sophia bit her lip nervously and sat down.

She stared at the reflection in the mirror.

"I'm nervous. Moving around makes me feel better."

Anna finished applying her lipstick and glanced sideways.

"Let's go."

Sophia took a deep breath.

It was as if she were heading into battle.

Inside the taxi.

She gripped Anna's hand tightly.

Her nails left red marks.