Chapter 205: Ms. Lowell's Boyfriend

As dusk fell, the city came alive with dazzling lights.  Jimmy sped down the road with Sophie dozing in the back seat, her head down, while Lyra quietly craned her neck, watching the glittering streetlights whiz past the window. Jimmy glanced at Sophie in the rearview mirror, noticing how tired she looked, and felt a bit sorry for her. He didn't say anything, just kept driving quietly toward home. They got home just before six.  Inside, Elise was sitting cross-legged on the couch, watching...