"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-"

unexpected turn,

Have you been in Halewick this entire time? When is Mr. Eden returning from Auralia? Are Mrs. Locke and Carly

attention shifted, and he offered Vespera a

next week. I had planned to return last rday, but Selena had some things to wrap up here, so

mentioned staying longer, his

tea for us?" Wanda quickly suggested, sensing the

"Of course," Vespera replied.

kitchen, leaving Wanda to settle into

Theodore's gaze following Vespera

"Mr. Theodore, I must say, I'm rather surprised to see you here. Is there

in Halewick and had some free time this morning, so I thought I'd stop

if it were the most natural thing

his explanation didn't

utterly plausible.

he had a

years

herself back from lashing

nothing more than a hypocrite, she couldn't forget the kindness his

taken them in and even helped fund

Wanda felt she had no choice but to endure. Vespera

you Vera. May I call you that too?" Theodore asked, his gaze filled with

responded politely, though inside, she couldn't help but wonder, "What in the world is going

year was Vera born in?"

she answered, "1999." Theodore raised an eyebrow, pressing further, "What month?"

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