Alex didn't get angry when they refused to speak but instead praised them for being very smart.

Leon said, "Don't think that just because you praise us, we'll believe what you say. You should leave. Mommy doesn't like you."

He could tell that Olivia had been upset since this man showed up.

Alex was afraid that revealing the true reason might scare the children, so he thought for a moment before saying, "Alright, I'll leave. But I'll be back."

With that, he turned and ...