339 THE SUDDEN QUIET

Madison had gone to use the restroom. Leaving Ethan and Luka some space to talk. Madison got into the battery to wash her face and dry it with a face towel. She thought about her last conversation about Isabella and Luke. She breathed down for a while, consoling herself. Madison got back into the room. “What are you boys up to?’’ She said, trying to join in the conversation “Having some guy's bonding time,” Ethan responded. “Hmm, I perceive I'm being cheated here.” “Aw, some nice stuff you've got here, honey,” she said,d referring to the items Ethan had gotten. “What would you like to have now, Luka?’’ She asked “I'd like some oranges, Aunty'’ Ethan helped him sit up while Madison helped him peel his oranges. Ethan looked a bit worried; Madison had noticed but wouldn't want to talk about it because she knew why. Ethan, as well, wouldn't want to talk about it because of her disposition the last time they spoke about it. He still couldn't believe the response he got