“f**k, no,” she muttered under her breath. She needed to focus on what Tifa had said instead. The answers she sought were at the Silverwood estate. Returning there had to be her priority. But could she do what was necessary to make it happen? Could she really convince Lance to return early?
"A ghost, huh. How peculiar," Lance replied to her excuse. No one in their right mind would slap their own face. Ignoring that, she took a deep breath, trying to steady her racing heart. She straightened her posture, determination hardening her resolve. She couldn’t afford to falter now.
“Lance,” she began, her voice steady, “I would like to ask something from you.”
“What is it?”
“Can we go back to the Silverwood estate today?” she said bluntly, meeting his gaze.
Lance stared at her as if prepare
