Lucia could feel the shift in energy in Leroy. He was quieter and more serious than usual. What was going on? He was usually teasing her or Adela during meals. As she twirled some pasta onto her fork, Lucia wished Caroline was home so she could debate it with her. Adela was not looking at her. She was putting all her focus on her plate. Their father seemed more serious too. But that had been his demeanour since Adela got married. Was there a problem with the business? Was it Adela's engagement that was giving them pause? She had seen in the news that the Myrian king was seen in Siambi with a pretty blonde.
Lucia looked at her mother. Josephine was also focused on her meal, but wasn't she always? Lucia put the forkful of pasta into her mouth as she looked at Leroy again. If she wanted to know anything, she would have to ask him. She twirled more pasta onto her fork.
"How was your day, Lee?" she asked him.
