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ARE YOU SURE?

“Althea…I” Adam tried to say.

Althea held up a hand, cutting him off. "Just don't, please," she said, her voice wavering.

She swiped at her eyes, trying to compose herself. "Hilda," she said, her voice still trembling, "the lightbulb in my bathroom isn't working. Can you help me change it?"

Hilda rose from her seat, concern etched on her face. “Madam, Adam didn't me-”

As Hilda started to speak, Althea cut her off. "Can you just help me fix the lightbulb?" she asked, her voice suddenly high-pitched.

Hilda let out a sigh. "Yes, I'll help you," she said. "I'll be there in a moment."

"Thank you," Althea said in a whisper. She turned and headed back to her room.

Hilda and Adam watched her go, neither of them saying a word. Finally, Adam turned to Hilda.

“How much do you think she heard, Hilda?” he asked.

"I'm not sure how much she heard," Hilda responded. "But I need to go help her with the lightbulb," She continued. "We'll figure out the rest later, sir."

Adam nodded, giving Hilda the p
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