Exposed

Elodie

Ezra came down the little wooden steps after checking out the seating pod that was surrounded by potted green plants and fresh roses. Ezra gaped in awe. “You have made a pretty garden for yourself on this terrace”

I took a scoop of the strawberry-flavored ice cream, the expression on my face inscrutable as my legs curled by the sides. “Ezra, did you come here to check out the garden or did you come here to tell me what you discovered?”

He shook his head, walking towards me before plopping on the sofa across from me. “I am just amazed”

I shot him a glare. “I don’t have all the time in the world to spare. What information do you have?”

Ezra squinted his eyes. Something seems off between Mae and Darius. I've noticed that whenever Darius gives his daily report on the people he meets, he always leaves out Mae’s name. The other day, when I followed him, I saw him discreetly handing a small carton to her”

My heart lurched. “What could that be?”

“I don’t know. I still have no idea abo