Chapter 20: Picking up the Pieces

I didn't know how I got home that night. I didn't remember falling into bed or when I fell asleep. I was woken up by the ceaseless knocking on the door. My head hurt a little. I remembered that Sofia seemed to have said that she was coming to my house today. It was probably Sofia. But didn't she have my house key? Why did she knock? It was so noisy. I went to open the door in my pajamas with ruffled hair and puffy eyes. Unexpectedly, the person at my door was Locas with red eyes. Taking in his appearance woke me up instantly. His hair was messy, and he hadn't even shaved. He was holding a box in his arms... How could he be so down and out overnight? Hmph, what did his downfall have to do with me? I raised my hand and was about to close the door when he pressed against the door and stopped me from closing it. I hardened my heart and walked back into the house, not talking to him again. Locas followed me into the room and placed the box on the table. "Mia, your vase. I've repaired it for