Chapter 25

Johanna had never once spoken of her wretched family to Leonid, but he had known who her aunt was on sight. He must have investigated her family beforehand. She let out a quiet sigh. “Why would I? It would only be an unpleasant conversation. I haven’t said a single word about your family.” “…Are you sure?” “I have no reason to lie about it.” A fresh wave of emotions washed over her aunt’s face, her thoughts impossible to read. She bit her lip, glanced at the sky, and then exhaled a shuddering breath that shook her entire frame.