THERE was a long silence before the doctor finally replied. His voice was calm and polite, but Luo Yan could tell he wasn't exactly thrilled about the idea. Still, he answered like the gentleman he was. "Very well, Mrs. Thompson. You and Miss Thompson may stay with me tonight. For your safety, of course."
"Thank you, Dr. Grant," Mrs. Thompson said, sounding relieved.
Luo Yan looked down, his face unreadable. But inside, his mind was working quickly, putting the pieces together as a plan started to form.
When the doctor walked into the cabin, Luo Yan quickly lifted his head, pretending to be startled. He widened his eyes slightly, as if he hadn't heard their conversation outside, and let his expression shift from sadness to surprise, playing the part of a child too absorbed in grief to notice anything else.
"D-Doctor," he stammered hesitantly.
