Purple didn't mention any unneeded words, knowing full well she couldn't possibly agree to Nathaniel's conditions, even if she eagerly wanted to find Mr. Ghost Hayes. She wouldn't sell herself out like that.
Her marriage to Nathaniel was a gamble and a compromise with life, but now, their relationship was riddled with holes. Did Nathaniel really think they could act as if nothing had happened and start over? What was he thinking?
Purple said, "It's safer for us to avoid the Howard Family. Damian might be using Mr. Ghost Hayes to lure you out. If we can find him, good; if not, it doesn't much affect us..."
Alexander smiled casually.
Purple pinched him again, "Stop fooling around! I'm being serious here! Damian might be waiting for you to show up. You're not allowed to wander off by yourself or act on your own during this time, and you're not allowed to have Zack Wallace stir up trouble with the Howards. We need to keep a low profile, very low profile. Do you understand?"
