CHAPTER 47

Emma's POV

I walked slowly into April's room, checking to make sure Carly wasn't around. Gabe was busy with work, and the kids were in school, so I knew I had a small window of time to talk to April alone. I had already been to the school four times today, peeking in on the kids and making sure they were okay. I knew it was a bit excessive, but I just couldn't help myself. Old habits die hard, and I hadn't yet outgrown my tendency to be a bit of a helicopter parent.

April looked up from her project, a hint of curiosity on her face. "Hey, sis! What brings you here?"

I flopped down onto her bed, trying to appear nonchalant. "Just bored, I guess. What about you? How's life?"

April put down her tools and leaned back in her chair. "It's good. But I did want to talk to you about something. I've noticed that Lucien seems a bit off lately."

I raised an eyebrow, surprised. "Off? What do you mean?"

April hesitated, choosing her words carefully. "I don't know, just a bit distant, I suppose. And