Sophia put on a shocked expression. "Mr. Adams, what do you mean by that?"

As she limped closer, Christopher finally noticed her foot.

"What happened to you?"

"I got drunk last night and wandered around. Some guys chased and attacked me, and I got hit by a car while running away." Sophia made up the story.

Without makeup and exhausted from staying up all night, her pale face made her story seem convincing, especially with her pitiful tone.

Christopher was ...