"If you two think it's inappropriate, I can leave." Stephen was about to leave, but Yvonne held him back.

She smiled at Claude and Leonard. "Stephen is one of our own. He might even be able to help."

Leonard smiled benevolently. "Yvonne is right. An extra friend is a good thing.

"Stephen, have a seat. Sorry for the misunderstanding just now."

Leonard got Stephen to take a seat, and he poured him a cup of tea.

Stephen lowered his gaze and said nothing. Just by sitting there, he was giving o