Chapter 18

Finding it difficult to keep ignoring her, Simon turned his head toward the window. At that, the girl’s face swiftly ducked out of sight. Is she trying not to be seen? Simon wondered. He turned back and took out another chiffon cake. As he did, her head furtively peeked back over the windowsill. The girl’s blue eyes blinked. Each time the chiffon cake neared Simon’s mouth, her blinking grew faster. Amused, Simon finally spoke. “Why don’t you come in and have some too, Lady Nephthys?”