The Gilded Cage

chapter 23

I sighed, smiling to change the subject: "Tell me, Jamie, what are you good at? Are you talented in something?"

His face flushed, and he muttered: "Yes..."

He added, stammering: "Ana says I'm good at drawing..."

— "That's wonderful! And what else?"

— "Steve told me I'm good at coloring..."

I laughed, saying: "But that's the same talent!"

However, surprisingly, he quickly changed the subject with his question: "Are three months a long time?"

I furrowed my eyebrows in surprise, muttering: "Why are you asking this question?"

He answered me hesitantly, whispering: "I heard Dad say you'll stay with us for three months..."

He added, annoyed: "Will three months be long or short?"

Then he seemed to catch himself, raising his hands, waving: "I mean... I won't force you! I don't mean anyth