“You've been moping all day, Madame. May I know what is bothering you?” Jules inquired, standing by the doorpost.

He stared at Janice, and he noticed her hesitation. She bit her lips before letting a smile brighten up her face.

He could tell the smile wasn't from within, and she only did it to dodge his question. He had studied her since she arrived with him at Cherview, and he knew when she was trying to evade his question.

“It's nothi…”

“Don't tell me it's nothing.” Jules asserted. “I've never seen you this gloomy before, and I feel you are keeping a tremendous secret from me.”

Janice furrowed her brow...