"Adam, what about Henry? Was he really expelled?" Linda whispered as she sat beside him.
"That coward only knew how to stir up trouble like some gossiping woman. Of course he had to be expelled." Adam clenched his tiny fists, answering with resentment.
"Oh…" Linda murmured, shrinking into her seat.
Claire glanced over at her.
It had been quite some time since she last saw the little girl. It seemed Gilbert had decided to bring Linda to live with Adam and Hilary at the Watson estate.
But as soon as their eyes met, Linda quickly averted her gaze.
Claire froze, something clicking in her mind. "Linda, is your seat far from Henry's?" she asked casually.
Linda didn't answer.
"She sits right behind him, Mommy," Hilary replied for her.
"Oh." Claire nodded slightly, smiling at Linda. "Linda, did you ever hear Henry call Hilary a bastard?"
Linda lowered her head, fiddling with her fingers, silent.
