Silence in the room again. Until Dr. Lance began to move using his stick again.

“I was determined never to let you both go, because there was something that drew me to Isabella. I don't regret keeping you.”

He looked at Walter and there was shrouded fondness in his eyes, one he was trying hard not to show.

“After she put to birth, she begged me to take care of you. That she had to go until it was safe to bring you over. I was heartbroken she was leaving but a part of ...