Catherine Ford was filled with caution regarding every question Benjamin Jones raised about Alice, visibly tense right now as she heard Benjamin ask if she knew Alice was very smart, slowly nodding with a delayed reaction, "Alice has always been very smart."
Benjamin glanced at Catherine, noticing the emotions starkly exposed on the woman's face. He realized he had been too careless before; otherwise, given Catherine's capability, he would have sensed something long ago. Although he was clear about it, he didn't plan to call her out at that moment, his tone neutral as he analyzed, "Alice's observation skills, practical abilities, memory, and thinking capabilities all exceed those of her peers. Have you ever considered advanced education for her?"
Catherine relaxed slightly upon hearing Benjamin's words, then shook her head, "No, I just hope that Alice can have a happy childhood and grow up healthily and safely."
