Shiloh's bright eyes flickered with surprise. "You noticed? No wonder Cedric speaks so highly of you, Mr. Lloyd. Your insight is truly remarkable. You're right—I do have a condition. That's why, despite being over 80, I don't look my age."

Andrew nodded but did not press further. That was her personal business, and prying any more would have been rude.

Meanwhile, Aspen and Christina were fuming.

Aspen stepped forward, blocking their path. "Master Shiloh, I just don't understand. Why would