The rain was falling as the afternoon drew to a close. Sitting in the living room, Simon still chatted with Liam Campbell after lunch.
Rosa joined their guest, while Eager seemed to have chosen to sleep after filling his stomach. Eloise, who had packed a few things in her former room, now rejoined her parents and Simon in the living room.
"Are you staying over, El?" Liam asked as his daughter sat on the sofa. "Or going home?"
Eloise glanced at Simon. He was probably also waiting to hear from her. Eloise hadn't decided either.
"Uhm, I haven't decided yet," Eloise said. "There are some things I want to buy here."
Liam and Rosa exchanged glances. It seemed like they were both sending signals that they also both understood.
"Then, have a chat with Simon," Rosa said. "Keep him company. Mo
