Days later

"How delicious! Rouse made our favorite food." Melany stabbed a fork into a waffle while Victoria cut her brothers with utensils.

"Yes, Rouse is always so indulgent." Victoria clicked her tongue with a hint of sarcasm.

"She also makes you a good breakfast," Salvatore chimed in, but Victoria ignored him as if he weren’t speaking to her.

"Mommy, don’t give me such small pieces, I’m not a baby." Eithan pouted, and Victoria sighed.

"You must leave soon, or you’ll be late. Remember you always have to pay attention at school. If anything, strange happens, you must tell me, understand?"

The children nodded while Salvatore looked at her somewhat...