Watts raised an eyebrow at his aunt's cryptic statement.
Even Nova, who had been dozing off in his lap, stirred and opened her golden eyes to look at Liz, her tiny ears twitching in curiosity.
Layla, on the other hand, glanced between her aunt and Watts as if trying to piece together some grand conspiracy.
A minute later, she sighed dramatically and threw her hands in the air.
"Okay, now I am officially confused."
Watts ignored her outburst, his gaze still fixed on Liz.
"Mind shedding more light on that?" he asked, his voice calm but firm.
He could feel the weight of the conversation shifting, the atmosphere thickening with a sense of foreboding.
Liz let out a heavy sigh, rubbing her temples as if trying to collect her thoughts.
"I don't know how much knowledge you have about this, but…" She hesitated, her hands clenching slightly.