Viola Thompson continued, "Why wasn't I informed about Aunt's birthday banquet?"
She couldn't imagine, if she hadn't attended this birthday banquet.
What rumours would be spread about the Lentz Clan and Terrence Lentz in River City.
Viola had once been the object of gossip.
She knew well how it felt.
Terrence Lentz said, "The Sight Restorer Plan has just been completed, and I know you must have been very busy lately, so..."
Being with Viola wasn't meant to cause her more trouble.
"Lentz, promise me that no matter what happens, you'll tell me first. The most taboo things in a relationship are suspicion and concealment," she paused here, "If I hadn't come tonight, do you know what kind of gossip would have been made about you?"
Terrence Lentz's expression was calm, and so was his tone, "It's okay, I don't mind."
He was used to being talked about.
Viola slightly turned her gaze, just looking into Terrence Lentz's eyes, speaking softly and word by word, "Listen, I care."
