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Camille and Emma arrived back at the house. Camille was quick to question Greta about the man who had left moments before. Greta, with her usual bluntness, replied, Ethan’s grandfather was here, but honestly, I didn’t understand much of what happened.”

Camille and Emma exchanged a glance, their expressions a mixture of confusion and worry.

“Why do you say that, Greta?” Camille asked, her tone slightly apprehensive.

“Well,” Greta began, “the missus and the man hugged for a long time and then went into the study for quite a while. I don’t know what to think…” Greta added, looking genuinely puzzled.

“Don’t jump to conclusions, Greta,” Emma interjected, trying to lighten the mood. “Maybe your eyesight is playing tricks on you. Go and prepare us some relaxing jasmine tea, would you? And by the way, do you know where Valerie is?”

“Yes, Mrs. Emma, she’s in the study,” Greta replied, before heading off to make the tea.

Both women immediately made their way to the study, clearly sensing that something unusual had occurred. They needed to find out for themselves. Opening the door, they found Valerie sitting on a divan where she often liked to read. Her face was wet with tears, and she sat in silence.

Camille moved to embrace her. Valerie, startled by the gesture, looked up at the two women and quickly wiped her face, trying to compose herself.

“Did you get to the school on time?” Valerie asked, attempting to sound nonchalant as she dried her eyes.

“Yes, dear, but that’s not why we’re here,” Camille said firmly. “Valerie, who was the man who just left the house?”

man?” Valerie responded nervously, her voice unsteady.

pressed,

check on John. When I told him

sure that’s all it was?” Camille

Why all the questions, Camille?”

yourself, Valerie! That’s why!”

darling, go see Greta and have her bring us that jasmine tea with honey. Valerie needs something to stabilize her. She’s pale, and these pregnancy hormones

“Would you

calmly. “Bring enough for all of

Emma alone with Valerie. Years of experience told Emma that something serious had

not like this for no reason. I know you, and I know something is going on. If you don’t let it out, it will weigh on the

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to stay calm, but

I know. Let me guess–this is about Peter, isn’t it? Am I

How could you say that?” Valerie exclaimed,

house was Peter, wasn’t it? Am I wrong? I may be old, but I’m not blind. I’ve known that man since he was a baby.

“Emma… He’s alive! He didn’t die! And I… I don’t know what to

I imagine you hugged him, kissed him, and then let him go. Isn’t that what

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