Athena was taken aback when she saw Ewan sitting on the floor by her doorstep.
His head was bowed dejectedly, supported on his hands which were crossed on his drawn-up knees. The sight of him was unexpected, bringing forth a tumult of emotions within her.
She exchanged furtive glances with Gianna, who Jake had driven to the location where the costly prank had happened.
Her friend had been so fraught with worry about the children and the potential dangers they had faced, that even now, with everything settled, her relief was still tinged with anxiety.
Now, looking at Ewan slumped in despair, she felt a complex knot of frustration and exasperation creeping in.
She knew he must have tried to find out where they were, since the news wasn't really hidden; the gang was bent on involving the public in whatever plan they had.
