CHAPTER 53: GETTING JEALOUS

Themis' POV

"I heard you have adopted a child," said Mr. Wesley while we were inside his office.

"Her name's Elisse. A six-year-old girl who used to live with her abusive aunt after her parent's death."

He nodded. "I see. Don't you think she'll be a distraction from your plan?"

"I don't think so. She's just a child, after all. Actually, Winter was the one who took her in. Even for just a short period of time, they became much closer to each other. They treat each other like sisters, now."

"Looks like you somewhat had yourselves a child now. That's good, then. Your relationship would be more convincing."

"That's right. And I think having Elisse would make Winter happy. I can see the way she smiled whenever Elisse is around."

"Really?" he asked with a meaningful smile on his face. I didn't understand what that smile means, though.

I stood up and bowed my head. "I guess I have to go now, Mr. Wesley. I still have to go to school and fetch Elisse."

"Very well. By the way, Matthew."

"Sir?"