Diana Donovan's appearance was both unexpected and perfectly logical.
"Aunt."
Leah Rhodes looked over and quickly stood up.
"It really is you."
Diana Donovan approached the table with an air of familiarity. "I heard from Mark a while ago that you moved to Calderin with him. How have you been lately? Are you doing well?"
Leah Rhodes gave a reserved smile. "I'm okay. Thank you for asking, Aunt."
Diana Donovan made small talk with Leah Rhodes as if no one else was there.
Stella Sterling, meanwhile, remained seated, silently observing Diana Donovan.
Half a minute later.
Diana Donovan's gaze fell on Stella Sterling's face.
After a two-second pause, she spoke with an expression of sudden realization. "Miss Sterling? Look at my memory, I almost didn't recognize you."
'We just saw each other three days ago. How could she not recognize me already?'
Stella Sterling remained noncommittal.
