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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?”

Valerie responded nervously,

grandfather,” Camille pressed, her doubt

Valerie stammered. “He came to check on John. When I told him John was at school, he left.”

sure that’s all it was?” Camille asked, her suspicion

all the questions,

at yourself, Valerie! That’s why!”

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

Camille muttered. “Would you like some

all of us. We’ll need it–this might take

left the room, leaving Emma alone with Valerie. Years of experience told Emma that something serious

shut, Emma wasted no time. “Mary, dear, now tell me–what happened? You’re 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 babies, and they’re not strong enough

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her voice trembling. “Emma, I’m trying to stay calm, but I just can’t today. I’m sorry.”

guess–this is

Valerie exclaimed, though her

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. I recognize the way he walks, the way he carries himself. It was him,

didn’t die! And I… I

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

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