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" Arianna let me see you privately." Brianna said after the meeting was over. Lucas stepped outside of the room but eavesdropped on their conversation.

They felt his presence so mother and child began to speak in Morse code.

" He doesn't have to know what we are up to."

" He has no idea. He thinks I am still the same person from my previous life."

"Then he must be dumb. I told Alice to prepare a meal for us. Do not eat it. She might want to try something funny."

" I won't, mom. Thanks for the hint."

"Now go back out there and unleash the actress in you." She nudged.

"Yes, mom."

Arianna walked out first and Lucas straightened, Arianna pretended not to the aware that he was eavesdropping. She was glad he couldn't hear anything.

" Can we go now?"

" Nope, my mom will be out in a minute. Is there a problem?"

"No, I was wondering since you came out first."

" Yeah..." Ari trailed off.

" Are you reconsidering our relationship? I don't feel the connection anymore." Lucas complained.

"Oh, no. I