Path to Glory

Chapter 59

"Besides, it's unusual for you to still be up at this hour, Angelica. Is something bothering you?" Richard asked again, looking at Angelica intently.

Angelica sighed at Richard's question. Why did she feel like she was being interrogated now? If she had known it would be like this, she would have chosen not to greet Richard and let him go wherever he wanted.

"The air in my room felt stuffy, that's why I decided to get some fresh air outside."

Richard narrowed his eyes, feeling that Angelica's answer wasn't entirely truthful. "Are you sure? Isn't the air conditioning still working?"

Angelica swallowed nervously. She knew Richard could easily see through her lies.

"I... I just needed some alone time to think," Angelica said, trying not to sound nervous. She took a deep breath before continuing, "There are some things that have been bothering me lately."

Richard softened his gaze. "What's bothering you, Angelica? You know you can talk to me."

Angelica hesitated for a moment. Actually, sh