AFTER we ate we went straight to the Villa where we would take Clarence to join at the party.

I noticed Dad's car in the garage. They definitely didn't have work to do today. My heart thumping hard against my chest. I don't know what can happen when they talk again.

I glanced slightly at Lawrence. His face still looks the same, dark and stoic. It seems to have been thinking a lot since long ago and I have not one to guess what it is.

"Good afternoon, ma'am." Doris greeted us warmly.

"Oh, good afternoon too, sir!" Doris shyly said to Lawrence.

Lawrence nodded and took Clarence from her...