At 7:30 in the evening, the Mercedes business van departed from Cloudsea Road, heading onto the highway for an overnight journey to Zenith City.
Lucy Ansley sat in the cabin, looking at the pet carrier and luggage bag by her feet, feeling a sense of unreality.
The episode had slowed her thinking, which made her forget to inquire about the reason; she simply packed her things and followed Thomas Chapman into the car.
Everything stemmed from her unreasonable trust in Dr. Ronan.
Lucy leaned against the seatback and closed her eyes, her complexion particularly pale and fragile.
However, Thomas Chapman, being a chatterbox, though appearing lively, was concerned about getting drowsy on the long drive and started talking loudly: "Miss Ansley, are you alright?"
"No," Lucy replied faintly, opening her eyes, "What's the matter?"
Thomas met her gaze through the rearview mirror and said awkwardly, "Nothing much, you just seem quite out of spirits. Should I play a song?"
Lucy said yes.
