"Tell me," they heard a voice that had them dropping their smiles, and slowly turned their heads towards the source, "what exactly do you plan on learning about Victoria Smith?"
Remington Addams took a step into the dining room, but not any further. "Go ahead, tell me more."
Leah felt heart drop. It sinked into the parts so low, that she could not even pull it out with an anchor if possible.
The temperature of the room dropped as well, and she forgot to breathe as she stared at her father.
"W-what?"
Remington stayed rooted to his spot. "You heard me very clearly, child. What do you want to know about Victoria Smith?"
Panic clawed her mind as she desperately tried to sort out a solution for herself. Why the fuck was she looking into Victoria Smith? The real reason could never leave her mouth. If it did, everything would be over. If not, for the real reason, what should she lie about?