Since her back was to the door, Claire and Lily couldn't understand why Anna's sobbing suddenly stopped.
Especially Claire—her nerves were on edge, and she couldn't help but spin around to see what was going on. The moment she turned, she froze on the spot.
"Richard, what are you doing here?!"
Richard's eyes locked onto her, his lips curving into a mocking smirk. "I should be the one asking you that. What are you doing here?"
Before Claire could answer, Richard's expression turned even darker, his tone icy and menacing. "Looks like you've gotten pretty bold. Now you're brave enough to run away from home."
Claire felt the heavy tension in the air and, though a little nervous, she straightened her back defiantly. With a sharp glare, she turned her head away in anger.
"What does it matt
