"Hence, that is the problem." Ophelia said, "I stayed by the door for a while after seeing that, yet Emily did not leave the room. Moreover, I heard them talking to each other inside. What do you think is going on?"

Ophelia said anxiously, "Could it be that Brendan and Emily have been putting on an act to you all this time? Then, they seize the opportunity to interact with each other in private when you're asleep?"

"Mom…" Deirdre cracked a smile even though she was not amused at all. "I trust