Chapter 42 STARTS WITH A CLEAN SHEET
FLORENCE'S POINT OF VIEW
Friday passed. I don't know if my conversation with Arhes bears a fruit, but at least he lets me see a glimpse of the broken soul hiding inside him. And I finally understand the reason behind his behavior.
I tightly hold the invitation card before walking towards the living room where Athena is currently sitting. She's reading a magazine while sipping a cup of tea. That's what she only does every time she's in the mansion, which is not very often.
She seems to notice my presence. She puts down the magazine and looks at me. "Oh, Florence. Do you need something?"
I bow my head to greet her. She beckoned me to sit on the couch across her.
"I can see that what you're going to say is an important matter," she said with a smile. "Come on, spill it."