"What do you mean?"

"I mean what I said. He is dead," he said, sniffing and shuddering.

"I never got to meet your brother. Were you two close?" Chloé asked, softly.

"Yes, his name is Efe."

"What happened?"

"Someone must know about what my family is."

"You included?"

He stared at her and then wiped his eyes and asked, "Why do you ask me these things right now, şekerim? You know I'm not like them. Do you not trust me?"

"I do ...