She turned around and spotted James standing by the door watching her. She gave him a slight smile and waved at him. But instead of returning it he frowned and shook his head in disapproval.

“Don't encourage her.” He muttered under his breath and turned his gaze away. Alena furrowed her eyebrows in confusion and glanced between James and her mother. “Encourage who exactly?” She asked puzzled and raised an eyebrow.

“Encourage Alena to follow her original plan” James snapped, still refusing to look at her.

“What do you mean? What plan? I thought you and my dad were going to help us with the project!” She questioned angrily. This...