Chapter 35 Dangerous Accusations

• After last night's debacle, I'd have given anything to avoid leaving my room today. Unfortunately, last night doesn't count as one of the two days the Ringleaders and their wives intend to be here.
• Thankfully, the subject of the events that transpired no more than twelve hours ago have been avoided thus far as I sit with Nana, Christana, Sophia, and Amara in the living room. A large pitcher of eggnog and a can of whipped cream rest on the coffee table before us. I sit on one of the couches with my knees bent into my chest, sipping the sweet alcoholic beverage from a mug nestled between my thighs and belly.
• Much like the last time I spent the day with them, I only speak when spoken to. However, unlike before, I'm almost entirely absent-minded.