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Chapter 224 A Bittersweet Sight
Jean lowered her gaze, her voice calm. “I think I know where she might be.”
Sofia turned to look at her, confused.
Jean’s lips curved into a faint smile, her tone suddenly relaxed. “Don’t worry. Let’s go check it out.”
The two of them got into a cab.
Their destination? The cluster of law firms where Jean had once run into Mindy by chance.
It was highly likely Mindy would return there.
The taxi driver sped along, and before long, they arrived.
The city’s bustling commercial district was alive with endless traffic and waves of people.
Jean got out and immediately made her way toward the rows of law firm buildings.
Sofia trailed behind her closely. She wasn’t familiar with the area and was afraid of getting separated.
Jean’s eyes scanned the signs and lobby entrances behind the wide glass doors of each office.
But she didn’t see any trace of Mindy.
Could she not be here after all?
Jean frowned.
Noticing her serious expression, Sofia asked anxiously, “What is it? Did we get the wrong place?”
Jean shook her head, her face still steady. “She’s probably here. We just haven’t found her yet.”
Without stopping, Jean kept moving, disappearing into the flow of the crowd.
Sofia had no choice but to hurry after her.
They turned a corner near the edge of a parking lot, and finally–Jean spotted her.
Sitting on a stone bench, hunched over quietly, was Mindy.
“I see Madam Lawson,” Jean said, quickly pointing out the spot.
Sofia’s eyes lit up instantly, her voice rising with relief. “That’s really her!”
“Madam Lawson!” she called out and rushed toward her.
Now that they’d found her, Jean allowed herself to relax. Her pace slowed.
Only when she drew closer did she notice what was in Mindy’s hands.
A niece of bread
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Mindy sat on the bench, her complexion pale and sallow. She’d already eaten half the bread, dry crumbs scattered around her lap.
It was obvious–this was her lunch. A sad, simple way to fill her stomach
And for some reason, Jean’s chest tightened.
It stung.
“Ma’am, why weren’t you answering my calls?” Sofia had already run up and was leaning forward, concern flooding her voice. “I was so worried!”
Mindy hadn’t expected them to find her. She blinked in surprise, then quickly stood, fumbling the bread in her hands. “1… I’m sorry. My phone died. I didn’t know how to charge it…”
Sofia blurted out without thinking, “There are charging stations everywhere…”
Then she stopped short.
Right–Mindy might not even know how to use one.
Sofia pursed her lips, the pang of guilt sharp in her chest.
Jean smiled gently and gave a polite nod. “It’s been a while, Ma’am.”
Then she got right to the point. “I told you before I’d help you find a lawyer. You didn’t need to-”
“It’s fine,” Mindy interrupted with a small, embarrassed smile, gently folding the plastic around the bread. “I don’t work at the hotel anymore, and I’ve got nothing else to do. Instead of sitting around worrying, I figured I’d come here and try my luck.”
Just then-
The sudden, rhythmic sound of footsteps echoed across the pavement. It cut through the conversation like a blade.
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