"Mr. Theodore Locke," Vespera said, pronouncing each word carefully.

Dominic's brow furrowed. "He came to see you?"

Vespera didn't want him to suspect anything more between Theodore and Wanda.

After a brief pause, she answered, "He's an old acquaintance of my parents."

It was vague enough to be taken in various ways—whether as a friend or merely

a former classmate. Let him interpret it however he wished.

Though considering Theodore's status and social circle, it was hard to believe he'd ever have met her parents, who were both in education. Their worlds didn't intersect at all.

Noticing Vespera's hesitation, Dominic decided not to press the matter.

"Alright. Got it."

Vespera let out a quiet sigh of relief and ended the call.

With a polite smile, she helped Wanda welcome Theodore as he entered.

Theodore shot Wanda a mischievous grin. "That was Vespera's boyfriend on the phone, wasn't it?"

"No, no, of course not," Wanda replied, waving her hands.

"No? But wasn't that Dominic just now?"

"

Well, yes, but-"

took an unexpected turn,

Locke, please, have a seat. Have you been in Halewick this entire time? When is Mr. Eden returning from Auralia? Are

and he offered Vespera a

return last rday, but Selena had some things to wrap up here, so I figured I'd

mentioned staying longer, his gaze lingered on

some tea for us?" Wanda quickly suggested, sensing the tension in

"Of course," Vespera replied.

headed to the kitchen, leaving

gaze following Vespera until she disappeared

a cough, Wanda cleared her throat. "Mr. Theodore, I must say, I'm rather surprised to see you here. Is there a specific reason for

Halewick and had some free time this morning, so

it were the

if his explanation

plausible.

had

honed by years of privilege

held herself back

hypocrite, she couldn't

taken them in and even helped

gratitude for such kindness, Wanda felt she had no choice but to endure. Vespera returned with the tea and placed it in front of

May I call you that too?"

help but wonder, "What

born in?" Theodore asked, turning to

voice steady as she answered, "1999." Theodore raised an eyebrow, pressing further,

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