Chapter 152

Scarlett’s POV: Downstairs, Uncle Donald and Eleanor were preparing breakfast in the kitchen. Alicia was doing aerobic exercise with Mona in the courtyard. I stood at the doorway watching them. Alicia, who practiced dance year-around, possessed a perfectly proportioned physique… a powerful kind of beauty with well-defined, balanced lines. Mona, who had practiced yoga for years, maintained excellent form. Though in her forties, her age showed not at all. I watched them, occasionally yawning. Alicia paused and walked over to me, “Didn’t sleep well last night?” I looked at her and nodded. “Want to talk about it?” I thought for a moment before saying, “I dream about Everett!” “Oh?” she raised an eyebrow, “What did you dream about him?” “My memories weren’t complete before, but last night I dreamed all night long and remembered everything.” I paused lowering my gaze. “I remembered how he got hurt trying to save me.” Alicia pondered for a moment before asking, “Fleeing soft-hearted?” “Not ex