Chapter 9

• Francesca did not even realize how long she had been staring. Her eyes were fixed on Eena as if she were studying every inch of her face. Only when Eena lifted one eyebrow in confusion did Francesca blink rapidly, like someone waking from a dream. She straightened her back, forced a wide, strange smile that showed almost all her teeth, and said quickly,
• "Call me if you need me for anything at all."
• Her voice was too sharp and too quick like she was trying to cover something. Before Eena could reply, Francesca turned around and rushed out of the room, closing the door gently behind her.