William felt a jolt in his chest, and his first thought was—Sophia was gone.

His eyes flickered as he spun around abruptly, almost crashing right into Blake.

"Y-Young Master?" Blake stuttered.

William's Adam's apple bobbed as his voice came out hoarse, "Where is she?"

Seeing something off in William's expression, Blake quickly explained, "She's in the kitchen."

William furrowed his brow, "…The ...