Chapter 021: Where could Felix be?

Lyra maintained her perplexed expression, taking some steps back as the gray-haired, familiar face of the visitor advanced closer from the entrance. It was the same face of the man who had asked Dante some questions about his son's contract on his last visit to his grandmother; it was Edward Cooper, Luca's father.

"Good evening, sir." She greeted him when he finally reached the center of the living room; he had both hands tucked into his suit pockets, keeping his gaze on her.

"Dante is not at home," Lyra said again, clearing her throat awkwardly when she saw that the man was still silent.

After a few more seconds of unease, Edward opened his mouth to speak for the first time.

"Well, I'm not here for Dante. I know he is not at home. I'm actually here to see you."

"Me?" Lyra rumpled her face to ask.

"Wh..why?" She stuttered.

Edward did not answer at once; instead, he gently flipped his jacket up and took a seat on the couch. He then proceeded with his speech again.

"I know you want mone