Chapter 12

“But we can’t keep doing this every time.” Having tucked Luana into bed, Maria returned and glared at Adan. “Doctor Medique said no, so I even diluted her cocoa!” “It was just this once. Surely it’s fine?” “Then what if she cries again later? You’re not suggesting we soothe her with chocolate every time, are you?” Adan looked away, avoiding Maria’s eyes. Adan had a younger sister, but as Ludeon had said, she was only two years younger than him. In fact, his sister was sometimes more mature than he was.