Rosa sighed and turned to address Ivy specifically. "You're just bursting with questions, aren't you? I don't need to be able to read your mind to tell that much. Why don't you tell me about yourself first so I'll have a better idea of where to start."
Ivy blinked in surprise. She hadn't expected any degree of concern from a total stranger but that was definitely the vibe she was getting right now. "You…actually want to help me?"
"You remind me of a younger me," Rosa said bluntly. "Before my life got destroyed by the monster I helped create. If you know what's good for you, you'll stay far, far away from him after this."
Adrian seemed to shrink in his chair at her words despite his defiant expression. Ivy actually felt a little sorry for him. What a way to be talked about by your mother! Her gratitude for her own mother increased tenfold.
