Dominic's throat constricted, his voice hoarse, as if facing a long-avoided illness hidden within himself, and today, he finally resolved to eradicate it.

"Do you remember the summer of the second year after my father left home, when you suddenly decided to divorce Grandpa? I heard your argument in the room that day."

Madam Carter's clasped hands paused, her eyes filled with surprise. The next moment, it seemed like she understood everything.

Despite her well-preserved appearance ...