Chapter 230

"Shawn taught me," Sophie explained to Grace. Shawn often handled cases involving young women who were hopelessly infatuated with young men during their teenage years. Each time he encountered these cases, he felt frustrated seeing them waste their prime years on love and neglecting their studies. When he got home, he would brainwash Sophie. Over time, she had heard many such stories and understood more about social norms. Grace turned to Sophie and asked, "Can you tell me more interesting cases?" "Sure. Let me tell you a story about a wealthy person…" Late into the night, Sophie recounted cases to Grace, but gradually, Grace's attention waned. Her thoughts wandered to Oliver. She wondered what he was doing at home without her and wanted to know if he missed her. The moon rose into the sky. Under the cool, sparse stars, the duo unknowingly drifted off to sleep. Meanwhile, in the Jefferson residence, Oliver felt uncomfortable in the empty bedroom. He was used to the hairdryer's s