Anise was a smart girl; she could put two and two together. But when Guy answered Claude’s question by mentioning Ilia, her mind went in circles, trying to think of any kind of alternate explanation, before having to settle on the obvious implication. Ilia was Claude’s mother? But that didn’t make any sense. Ilia never mentioned that in all the times they’d talked, and besides that, she was so young!
Even as her mind was reeling, Anise heard what followed. Just like Anise, Claude had some of Ilia’s belongings in his room, too. While she didn’t fully know what that meant, Claude’s reaction showed that he had some idea… and it wasn’t good news.
The conversation was beginning to turn to Luke. While it was tempting to continue eavesdropping, this was probably a good time for Anise to join the discussion. Maybe she could ask about Ilia, too. After a little hesitation, she knocked on the door. “It’s me!”
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Anise was a smart girl; she could put two and two together. But when Guy answered Claude’s question by mentioning Ilia, her mind went in circles, trying to think of any kind of alternate explanation, before having to settle on the obvious implication. Ilia was Claude’s mother? But that didn’t make any sense. Ilia never mentioned that in all the times they’d talked, and besides that, she was so young!
Even as her mind was reeling, Anise heard what followed. Just like Anise, Claude had some of Ilia’s belongings in his room, too. While she didn’t fully know what that meant, Claude’s reaction showed that he had some idea… and it wasn’t good news.
The conversation was beginning to turn to Luke. While it was tempting to continue eavesdropping, this was probably a good time for Anise to join the discussion. Maybe she could ask about Ilia, too. After a little hesitation, she knocked on the door. “It’s me!”