"Yeah, I didn't expect much either," Rodion replied once they were home from church.
"What do you mean? Didn't you think of following Miss Lavinia's advice in the first place?" asked Allen.
"I did, if we let Iva stay in the church, we can ensure her safety. But I'm sure Iva doesn't want that either. Staying at the church means she'll be separated from her family, and that's not pleasant for an expectant mother."
"Then, why did you agree and still try to ask the church?"
"Are you deaf? I told you because it would ensure Iva's safety. Iva too, even if she's not happy about it, as long as she's alive, she should be able to endure it."
Allen's despair disappeared as soon as he heard Rodion's opinion. Because now he was sure that Rodion must be thinking of something else.
"Do you have something in mind, Master?"
