And if their secret was exposed, so would they.

Isaac's presence terrified them. They feared he was sent to investigate.

Hence, they didn't let him leave.

Thankfully, his injuries, both to his legs and eyes, kept him from becoming a threat.

Otherwise, they might have resorted to something far more drastic.

Sleep evaded Isaac.

The strangeness of this place gnawed at him, but the truth far surpassed his suspicions. He never imagined the couple harbored such a secret.

Meanwhile, days of relentless travel had finally taken their toll.

Camila succumbed to sleep, and Joe nestled comfortably in her arms.

He would occasionally play with her hair or grip it tightly with his small fingers.

Despite the monotony, Joe found contentment in Camila's embrace.

He longed to be by her side.

Brent had arranged for a selection of tutors to meet with Camila.

He excitedly approached her room, only to be intercepted by Eagle.

"Mrs. Johnston is resting," Eagle informed him curtly.

"The tutors have arrived. She'll need to choose one."

"Can't they wait?" Eagle's unwavering gaze left no room for argument.

Brent hesitated, then conceded. "Very well. I'll let them know."

Rowena, having finished feeding Bowen, joined them.

She raised an eyebrow at Eagle. “Still asleep?”