"Don't think too much," Lucas said to Roni as he comfortingly caressed her face. He said to her, "You are safe and with your brother; no one will hurt you."
Roni sniffed while staring at her brother. Her eyes were still brimming with tears, which Lucas wiped.
He said to her, "Why are you crying? Did Mom's temper tantrum scare you?"
Roni pursed her lips as she raised her hand and signed with her hands. Lucas carefully watched her signs and frowned before saying, "No, I am not doing anything that will hurt me."
"Are you sure?" Roni signed worriedly.
"I am sure." Lucas reached out and patted her on the head. He then paused and asked, "That incense, the one that Bree made for you to calm down and sleep at night, is it no longer working?"
Roni stiffened before nodding.
However, when Lucas glared at her, she dropped her head even further before shaking it.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Lucas asked with a frown. "How long has it been going on?"