Alexandre looked up at the top of the staircase to find his father watching them with his hands behind his back. He swallowed hard and dropped Sophia's hand.
"Please, don't stop holding her hand on my accord. I already know, Alexandre." Paul suddenly smiled at them and walked down the massive staircase.
"What?" Alexandre jumped and began to spin his ring around his finger.
Sophia took his hand to stop his nervous tick. Alexandre peered at her with parted lips and widened eyes. He dropped her hand and rubbed the back of his neck.
"I noticed how close you guys have become. How your body language has changed. That's why I asked you two to come here. Let's finish this conversation over dinner, shall we?" Paul gestured to the dining room and lead them there.
Sophia looked up at Alexan
