Chasing Shadows

Indeed, she wouldn't lie to her children.

Valerie believed that with Zane's intelligence, he would understand her reasons, so she had no intention of deceiving him.

As she had anticipated, a flicker of disappointment crossed Zane's face upon hearing her response, but he quickly managed to adjust his expression.

"Oh, I see." Head bowed, Zane stood up and slowly retreated to his room, choosing not t