Chapter 12
"That is a strange topic to bring up, Dorina," Magda Schmidt said, taking a deep breath and leaning back in her chair. "I wonder why you would turn to that now."
"This is one of the reasons I'm returning to Romania," Maria said, in full attorney calm mode even though her heart was pounding. "A problem is developing, you see. A problem that had never been there until now. I must be certain the sort of trouble you worked so hard to prevent doesn't gain a foothold in future generations."
Mrs. Schmidt stared at Maria for several seconds without moving. She abruptly turned toward the coffee shop, beckoning Erick over with a sharp gesture.
He smiled indulgently at Maria and started toward them, ready to humor whatever the odd request might be. Maria knew every scrap of humor had v
