Chapter 35: Where is She?

The landscape blurred past the window as we swiftly approached the estate. Upon Giselle’s return, Sophie hurried over to inquire, “Ms. Lambert, dinner is ready and warmed. Would you like to eat now or prefer to bathe first?” Giselle usually took a bath first thing after coming home, but today she had returned late, and Sophie was concerned she might be too hungry, which could upset her stomach. “No need, I’m very tired today. Just take me to my room to rest,” Giselle responded, her voice sounding strained. Sophie hesitated, noticing an unusual tone in Ms. Lambert’s voice, and cautiously offered, “Shall I call the family doctor?” “No need,” Giselle snapped back impatiently, “Just take me to my room.” Preferring not to engage further, Sophie complied, aware of how dearly Mr. Jefferson held her in regard. Sophie accompanied Giselle to her bedroom, noting her unusual behavior as she seemed to survey the villa as though everything was foreign to her. Yet, Sophie refrained from quest