66 Half-truth of trauma

The faint sound of the footsteps turned louder and stopped when the person came to stand in front of the room. It was Lady Marceline, holding a bouquet in her hand. 

"Good afternoon, Lady Marceline," Eve greeted the young woman, who offered a polite smile to her. 

"Afternoon, Miss Barlow," said Marceline, and her eyes fell on her little sister, who was drinking water. Noticing her sister, who appeared to be shaken, she asked her, "What's the matter, Allie?" She then turned to Eve, "Did something happen?" 

Eve shook her head and answered, "I am not sure. We were doing fine, but then Miss Allie suddenly went quiet."

Marceline frowned, walking up to where Allie sat. She placed her hand on her shoulder and said, "Why don't you go and fetch Kehlani for me, Allie?"