Chapter Fifteen
“Sir, I’m sorry. I have somewhere to go after work. I can’t cancel my appointment at the clinic.”
From my desk, I could hear Miss Jean apologizing.
Daddy had called her into his office an hour after Uncle Dmitri arrived. I hadn't paid much attention at first because I thought it was just about work.
But when I heard Uncle Dmitri's name, I instinctively glanced toward the office door.
“This is an important matter, Jean,” Daddy said calmly.
“I’m really sorry, Sir. I scheduled my checkup a long time ago.”
A few seconds of silence followed.
I sighed.
I didn't know why, but I had a feeling I already knew what was going to happen next.
A few moments later, the door opened.
Miss Jean stepped out with a slight grimace.
“Louella,” she called. “Your dad is calling for yo
