subtle hints
Elara gently brought Liora’s history under discussion. “Did you ever know her exactly? Before all this?” she questioned innocuously.
The frown of Caden grew more pronounced. Such remarks let him wonder about the basis of his connection with Liora. “What are you implying?”
Trying to brush off his concern, he asked Elara, who nodded, her tone indifferent. People are not always what they appear.
She said, then left him to consider her comments.
satisfaction
Elara felt good as she looked from the window after Caden left. She watched him leave, clearly bothered by uncertainty.
His delay was a triumph in and of itself. Her seeded plants were beginning to grow. She drew the curtains and inhaled deeply.
With every step, the road to recovering her life and perfecting her plan was becoming more evident.
