Chapter 6.1

On Tuesday morning, Nyla, Eason, and Mason were almost down the stairs when the trio froze as one. Veronica was standing at the foot of the stairs, wringing her hands. She didn’t notice their approach as she was too focused on Edmond, who was pacing at the far end of the hall with his phone pressed against his ear.

Realizing she had an audience, Veronica dropped her hands and pasted on a painfully fake grin. “Oh good, you’re all here.”

“Why is it good?” Eason asked slowly, eyeing his mother warily.

“I won't have to repeat myself. There’s been a change of plans, and we’re taking you out of class today. It’s like a mini-vacation! Isn't that nice?” Veronica nervously tittered.

Frowning, Mason asked, “What’s going on, Mom?”

“What? Nothing dear! Everything is just fine!”

“But –,” Edmond’s approach cut Eason off.

“Yo