Hannah suddenly stood up. Dave’s attention immediately turned to his wife. Hannah's eyes, however, were fixed on Aeliana—eyes that clearly conveyed disgust.

“I’ve lost my appetite,” Hannah announced sharply, her gaze shifting to Silvanus, then to her husband, Dave. “I’ll just go to our room, love.”

Dave only nodded, letting his wife go.

A heavy feeling weighed on her, though Silvanus didn’t let her feel it. They continued like no one had left.

Dave turned toward Silvanus. ...