#Chapter 150: The Papers

Iris Veronica scoops Miles up into her arms, causing all of the parents and nearby onlookers to turn and gawk. My mouth falls open as I watch her hold my son. Why did Miles go straight past me and Arthur and to her? He’s always been able to recognize Arthur, at the very least; it makes no sense. Miles pulls off his blindfold, his little face shifting from confusion to embarrassment as he realizes his mistake. He wiggles in Veronica’s arms, and she sets him down gently. He runs back to us, and I scoop him up, holding him against my chest. “Sorry about that,” Veronica says with a light laugh. “I think my perfume might have confused him. It’s lily and lavender—aren’t those your usual scents, Iris?” She’s right. I bought a bottle of lily and lavender perfume about a year ago and I’m still working through it. I’m surprised Veronica noticed, though, and even more surprised that Veronica is wearing the same scent. It’s not a very common combination. I glanc