Monday Morning

Xavier~

"See you on Monday, Mr. Thompson." She got up from her couch and left my office, limping. Despite her severely twisted ankle, she obstinately declined my assistance. I wanted to spend my time with her.

Time seemed to pass quickly when I was with her. She and I talked about my previous cases for seven hours today, and throughout that time, I didn't see even a glimmer of affection in her eyes. She is so changed now that my presence did not even affect her. She didn't flinch at all when I carried her in my arms to the couch.

"Mr. Thompson, should I close the office now?" The watchman's voice took me into reality.

"Sure, I'm heading out now." I got in the taxi and headed back to my hotel room.

Was Alica's murder case related to any of my other cases? However, given that Jordan Lucas is already in jail, why does she appear to be so curious about him and the likelihood that he is the driving force behind this murder case?

I lie on my bed after dinner and can't get Bella's thoug