” she said. “Do you want me to try?”
Julian froze, undone by the innocence of the gesture. Before he could respond, Maria’s voice echoed down the hallway.
“Lily?”
Maria appeared, pale with fear. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t know she left the room.”
Julian took a breath. “She can stay,” he said stiffly. “But teach her that this chair is normal. I don’t want continue reading …