Deirdre nodded while Tobey came back to the point of the conversation by saying, “You sought my help yesterday, but you haven’t managed to tell me what sort of help you need.”

Deirdre’s breathing felt much heavier upon hearing that. She clutched a book she held tightly.

“Tobey, please don’t be too surprised by what I’m about to tell you.”

“What’s going on?”

Deirdre regulated her breathing for a while. “It’s possible that my mother is still alive.”

Tobey’s eyes were filled with disbelief upo