There was a knock on the door from outside.

"Travis?"

"Come in."

Travis turned around, his gaze serene yet piercing as it fell upon Heather.

Heather felt a wave of oppression wash over her, unsettling her deeply.

She closed the door behind her and looked up at Travis.

"Travis, what did you want to talk to me about?"

Heather hadn't expected her son to call her over as soon as the guests left.

"Send Mia away," Travis said expressionlessly, his ...