Chapter 40: As If Falling into an Abyss

A few hours earlier, Nancy had said goodbye to Clara and their friend Troy, a lawyer, then flagged down a taxi to head home. After saying goodbye to Clara and Troy, she told the driver where to go and lay back in the rear seat. Sleep took her quickly. The night before, she had wrestled with herself until dawn and barely closed her eyes. That evening she had shared some sweet wine with the others. With that faint haze of alcohol, she drifted off in minutes. At first, the car followed the usual...