Camellia was shocked at the sight before her. Why was Lionel still at home? she thought and why was everyone looking at her this way?

'What is the matter with him?' she asked no one in particular, looking at Lionel's still form.

'I should be asking you that!' Hector said standing, waving the servants' away dismissively.

'What do you mean?' Camellia asked, looking scared.

'You came to see Lionel yesterday, didn't you?' Hector asked.

'I did. When has it become a crime to come and visit one's son?' she asked, looking at him questioningly. Erica may have got to Hector more than she had given her credit.

'It isn't but...