"By the way, if Third Brother asks who brought you to Eastern City, don't mention my name." Luke Land reminded her seriously.
Sophie Smith said nothing.
"Hey, promise me, will you?" Luke Land urged impatiently.
"I understand," she replied casually. Luke Land, content with her promise, finally left with peace of mind.
Sophie stood by the window, staring dazedly at the world outside. The night was as dark as ink, with scattered stars and occasionally fireflies drifting past her window—a truly beautiful scene.
However, thinking about her current situation, she had no time to indulge in such sights.
The members of the Land Family she met today, aside from Nathan Land and Luke Land, seemed to have no hostility towards her. On the contrary, Irene Morton, whom she once knew well, was full of animosity.
She didn't know how long she would stay here, nor did she know where Alexander had been taken. All she could do was wait for Asher Land to come, nothing more.
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