Any Other Reason

Seeing Lucille's calm expression, Austin cleared his throat and asked, "So, aren't you going to ask me why I appeared so timely in front of you?" With a sarcastic smile, Lucille responded, "Could there be any other reason? I'm positive someone sent you to serve me." What other reason could justify such a timely rescue? The moment she was about to step out, a chauffeur appeared instantly. Aside from Joseph's arrangement, who could it be? Upon hearing this, Austin chuckled. She didn't know what benefits he would reap from singing Joseph's praises. "My bro thinks so thoroughly, don't you agree, sis-in-law?" Ignoring him, Lucille descended from the car and walked toward the bustling downtown. Without deliberately slowing her pace, she finely sensed everything around her. Any tiny sounds didn't escape her ears. Like footsteps on the street, the rustling sound of falling leaves swept by the wind, the sound of a kicked stone rolling away, and the breathing of pedestrians. By these miniature a