Theo
With a deep breath, I knocked on the wooden door of the hut. I was still unsure if bringing Ilona here was the right thing to do, but it was the only place she would be safe. After a few seconds, the door opened and Mrs. Quinn stood at the entrance. The elderly lady looked between me and Ilona with her wide eyes before her identity finally hit her.
“Oh dear God. What have you done, Theo?” she blurted out, exhaling out loud.
Ilona whispered in my ear, “Are we in trouble?”
“I can explain, but can we come in first?” I suggested, flashing an apologetic smile to the elderly lady.
Mrs. Quinn shook her head before a smile broke out on her face, “Oh my! Of course! Come in.”
Guiding Ilona to the dining table, I took a seat opposite her and Mrs. Quinn joined us with a pot of tea. The ho
