Mira's sudden sprint left both Lily and James in stunned silence. They had never seen her move with such urgency before. It was as though being here had awakened something in her—a determination, a raw intensity—that rendered them speechless. Neither dared to follow, sensing that whatever Mira sought was deeply personal.
Mira rushed into the mansion, her steps echoing through the vast halls. The sound reverberated around her, each footfall a reminder of how empty the space seemed despite its grand size. The moment she stepped inside, the familiar scent of lavender and sandalwood calmed her nerves slightly. If this was a house, Suzemi had to be somewhere nearby. Thankfully, the open layout and lack of crowds would make her search easier. But one question gnawed at her: Where was James?
