Even before she answered the question, Ashley Zuresh could already foresee the confusion that would envelope everyone in that room when she opened her mouth. Therefore, she was not surprised when she confused gazes descended on her from all sides.
"Can you take the baby girl out to have fun? She looks like she would rather be in any other place but here," she said, tilting her chin towards Esther.
Ruthlyn got her hint and turned to Hazel. "Could you take Esther to the main floor to eat, please? I'll call you when we're done here," she requested.
Hazel gave a slight nod and stood up, taking Esther's hand as she led her outside.
When she was sure they had gone far, Ashley continued,
