"Are you planning to spend it indoors again?" I asked, knowing Lyra's penchant for hunkering down at home during her time off.
She shook her head. "I'm thinking of coming over to see you," she said slowly, as if testing the waters. "I mean, if that's okay with you."
"Sure, why not?" I responded eagerly, genuinely excited at the prospect of her company. "When do you intend on starting your holiday?"
"In two weeks," Lyra replied, her excitement obvious. "But I don't mind canceling if it's going to be an inconvenience for you."
"Nope, not at all," I assured her, genuinely thrilled at the prospect of her visit. "I'd love to have you around. Plus, two weeks is more than enough time to make arrangements."
As we spoke, the front door swung open, and Xavier entered the house. He came straight
