Shameless Denial

While Declan found it enjoyable, Clara did not.

By the time he had taken a shower and come out neatly dressed, the food she had ordered arrived. He then summoned the three children for dinner.

Meanwhile, Luke was so shy that he dared not show himself.

In his mother's absence, he observed his father appearing notably relieved, as though nothing untoward had occurred.

Based on appearances, he observ