Sarah's gaze held a flicker of anticipation.
"Any results?"
The staff member shook their head regretfully. "This lady's name isn't in our computerized records. May I ask about your relationship with her? Do you have any other names?"
Sarah's heart sank. She pulled a brass key from her pocket, shaking her head slowly.
"She was my mother. It's alright if you didn't find anything. Thank you for your trouble."
The light in Sarah's eyes, upon hearing the staff member's words, extinguished like a shooting star across the sky.
Hugo saw it clearly, somewhat surprised. Sarah hadn't come here with him after all?
Sarah was in no mood to observe Hugo's reaction.
Clutching the key, she turned to leave, but the manager suddenly spoke, "Wait a moment."
Sarah turned back. "What is it?"
The manag
