Sheila remained thoughtful as Benjamin mentioned those names, mentally reviewing each one.
She had heard some of them before, but one in particular stood out among them all.
Ethan.
That name sounded familiar. She remembered how Benjamin had mentioned him from time to time, sometimes naturally, other times with certain caution, as if he wanted to avoid talking too much.
After a moment of reflection, Sheila decided to ask.
"Benjamin... who is Ethan?"
The question caught him by surprise.
Benjamin seemed to get a little nervous, a reaction that didn't go unnoticed by Sheila.
"He's no one important," Benjamin replied in a casual tone that failed to convince her. "Just another of Sophia's brothers... maybe you'll meet him soon."
Sheila frowned, not entirely satisfied with that answer.
"But... why do you never talk much about him? Why do you avoid it?"
Benjamin looked away, clearly uncomfortable.
