One-hundred and six: A new direction

The next evening, all the elders of the Davidson’s family, alongside Adeline, Benjamin and Ryan, were gathered at Clifford’s home for the urgent meeting that Adeline had called for. Some of them wondered what it was about but the ones that she’d previously met, knew what she wanted to discuss. Scowls and expressions of irritation masked their faces as they all sat, waiting for her to speak. Ryan on the other hand, was barely listening to whatever was being said. His mind wasn’t there.

Amelia was yet to be found and he had no interest in whatever anyone had to discuss but his parents had made it compulsory for him to attend, informing him that Adeline wanted to see the eldest members of the family, including him and her son.

“We’re all here, Adeline. Why don’t you state the reason for this meeting?” Clifford asked as soon as everyone was seated in the large living room.

Adeline glanced around and cleared her throat. Before arriving at Clifford’s home, she’d planned with Benjamin on how