As soon as dinner was over, Leo and Clara headed back to their rooms to hit the books. They had some studying to do. Meanwhile, the rest of the family and their guests settled down in the cozy living room.
The air was thick with curiosity, and Sylvie couldn't hold back any longer. She finally blurted out the question that had been on everyone's mind: "Have Laura and Sasha met each other before?"
Aditya chose his words carefully, not wanting to dive into the touchy details. "Well, let's just say that Sasha and Laura weren't exactly friends before. They had some issues due to a misunderstanding," he explained, purposefully keeping it vague. He knew Sasha wouldn't be too keen on rehashing the past; she wasn't proud of what she had done.
