Thomas did not come back to bed that night, as well as the next day, Sunday. I was the whole time in my room, only sneaking into the kitchen a few times, not wanting to see either father or son.
And while I couldn't be happier about the fact that I was sleeping alone for two nights, on the other side, I was starting to fear that Jude had done something to his father.
So, my sleep was turbulent, and I woke up either because I felt Jude's eyes on me or Thomas arms around my body, only to open my eyes and discover I had imagined things.
Groggy, I let myself be woken up by my favorite maid on Monday; she wasn't friendly, but she didn't bellow at me either, so the bribe had ended up having more use than one.
Not in the mood for breakfast, I washed up and got into the car, where I found myself alone.
No Jude meant no trouble, but also a far too spacious car.
Sliding the partition down, I asked the driver,
"Have you seen Thomas today?"