201 - Indecisive man

Lucas stood in the doorway for a few seconds, unable to process Lucy's sudden appearance.

"Merry Christmas, Tanaka," Lucy said, touching him with her shoulder to get through.

"Lucy, what are you doing here? It's almost two in the morning," Lucas asked, still surprised.

"I guess that's kind of obvious, isn't it?" she replied and rubbed her hands together for warmth, her lips slightly blue from the cold.

Kate heard everything from the bathroom, so she slowly opened the door and stepped out. Lucy saw her immediately.

"Kate..." Lucy whispered.

Kate froze. Lucy's gaze was not accusing as she had feared. It seemed more curious and confused.

"I... I didn't know what to say to you by message. So I came in person." Lucy explained, her eyes fixed on Kate's. "I'm not here to shout at you. I want to understand everything before I draw my own conclusions."

Kate nodded slowly.