Faltering Facades

Soon after, everyone went to the dining room and had already taken their seats. But Gideon was nowhere to be seen. So, Sylvia asked, "Where's Gid?"

The butler replied, "Mr. Gideon is in the study."

Tessa pulled a face and said, "What's up with Gid anyway? He came back and immediately locked himself in the study, won't talk to anyone, and won't come out." She turned to Daphne and asked, "You came b