"Good evening, Miss Beatrice," Chole and Kristin greeted in unison as they stepped into Stefan鈥檚 mansion. Stefan had given Chole an early leave so they could visit Dorothy.

"Hello, dears," Beatrice smiled warmly at them. "She鈥檚 awake now. I鈥檓 just making her a quick snack. If you'd care for some, I can鈥?

"It鈥檚 okay, ma鈥檃m. We鈥檒l go say hi to Dorothy," Kristin cut in politely, but Chole nudged her shoulder.

"Speak for yourself. I care for some ...