Chapter 166

It took four hours on the highway to get from the Capital to Lumivale. As soon as the Bentley pulled away from the funeral home, Alice closed her eyes. She’d only meant to rest her mind for a bit, but before she knew it, she had drifted off. By the time she opened her eyes again, dusk had fallen, and the sunset flamed across the sky. “You’re up?” Edward asked. “Yeah.” Her voice was soft as her gaze shifted to the road signs outside the window. They were right at the highway exit—just thirty more minutes to Lumivale. Once off the highway, Edward eased up on the gas and turned on the radio. Soft, soothing music floated through the car. “Wanna play some music to wake you up a bit. Where are we staying tonight? Hotel?” Alice rubbed her eyes, and the moment he asked, a few blurry memories flashed through her mind. Her brows pulled together, and after a slight pause and a small shake of her head, she said, “Let’s go to my place.” She hadn’t been back to that old home in years. Even though it