Chapter 46

  Araceli POV

  "Children with autism tend to close themselves off. It's become a habit for her, so she doesn't speak up easily. She needs to be in a particular situation and in front of a particular person before she will let her guard down."

  Raphael continued, "Although I don't know why, I wanted to tell you that your daughter seems to be very dependent on me. Perhaps it is for this reason that she talks to me."

  I wanted to deny his words, but thought better of it.

  Valeria did have a soft spot for Raphael, and even I didn't know why, though I was her mother.

  "Ms. Chancey, if you want, you can bring Valeria to my office tomorrow. We'll have a nice chat then."

  Raphael clinked his glass with me and turned to leave.

  I stared at his back and pursed my lips.

  I didn't want to delay for a moment and hurried home.

  I explained to Eliezer, took my dress and left the party, and Eliezer immediately arranged for a driver to take me back.