Thea called and informed James that the problem was settled.

James returned home and prepared the food, waiting for Thea and the others to return home for lunch.

They returned very quickly.

As soon as they entered the house, James noticed something was wrong.

They all wore very strange expressions.

There were even tears on Thea and Alyssa’s faces.

James asked doubtfully, “Thea, is something the matter? I thought everything was resolved. Why didn’t David come back together?”

Thea glanced a