ELODIE'S POV~
Liora stepped aside, watching her mother's car idle in the driveway.
The butler's brow furrowed. "Madam, it's quite late. You're leaving, already?"
Elodie didn't offer much explanation. Her voice was light. "Yes. I have something to handle."
Then she paused.
"It's cold out," she added. "Get inside quickly."
"Understood, Madam." The butler nodded, placing a gentle hand on Liora's shoulder.
Liora waved at the car with her small hands and big eyes.
"Bye, Mom."
The car began to pull away while she watched until the taillights disappeared around the corner.
Then she went inside.
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The house was warm and quiet when little Liora stepped in. It was that particular kind of quiet that came with having so many expensive architecture and too much space.
Liora looked u
