CHAPTER 78

Matthew

After the conference, we headed to their house as fast as possible. No one speaks while we are inside the car. We fell silent as if we were in a silent war.

"This is killing me," I told them. "I am very sorry, guys, but it is too quiet. I am dying of silence. Why are we silent anyway?" I asked them.

"You guys are quiet, too, so I thought I should keep my mouth shut." Archane commented.

"Me too." Lyndon added.

"I am hungry. That is why I am quiet." Layzen said.

We can't help but laugh at his answer. "Why did you stay quiet if you were already hungry?" Dad Albert asked while driving.

"You are not talking. As a grown-up, I should stay quiet, too." he answered.

"I thought you'd act your age?" Then Traizle said, this time to Layzen.

"It depends on my mood and my outfit," Layzen answered as he fixed the buttons on his sleeves. "I thought I should act like one because I am wearing a formal suit." Layzen added.

Of all the children I encountered, I liked Layzen the most. He is