Chapter 422

• Philippe shut the door behind them, checking to see if the locks worked, then moving to check the bathroom and the window latches.
• She watched him in silence. When she could no longer control her curiosity, she spoke.
• “Did you say that this house belongs to my Pappa?’ she asked in incredulity, turning to face Philippe. To her astonishment and growing suspicion, he looked slightly embarrassed as he grunted, avoiding her eyes.