I was surprised to see Odelia visit our house after school, since I wasn’t told she had an appointment with dad today. That explained why mom came home early. I stepped aside so she could welcom Odelia inside.
“Last appointment, huh?” mom said, her face drooping with gloom.
Odelia gave her an assuring smile and passed me a short glance before following mom up the stairs. Had Caspian talked to her? Did she know? I was a bundle of questions at the moment. I was startled when someone tapped my back.
“Hi,” Atlanta said, giving me a bright smile. I hadn’t noticed she tagged along. “How’s it going?”
“Strange question considering what your mom came here for,” I answered, my eyes remaining on the stairs. “What’re you doing here?”
She shrugged. “Mom told me come and spend some time with you.”
