Beneath the Smile

Keeping a gentle smile, Daphne pretended not to hear the conversation. She handed the thing she brought here to Dane and said, "I'm here to visit old Mr. Brampton, since I heard he was hospitalized. It's so surprising to see Coralie here."

Speaking of this, Daphne bowed to old Mr. Brampton and asked, "Old Mr. Brampton, how do you feel today?"

"I'm fine."

Coralie stood up and said, "I'll come anoth