Maxine's Pov:
After a while, the Audrey lady returned, looking a little better. 

She smiled as she took her seat, but stood up with her bag immediately.

"I'm so sorry, but I have to be on my way now," she said, her voice trembling slightly, and I arched my brows, sensing there was more behind her hurried exit.

So early?

"Huh? But why? You've barely eaten," Mrs Sigmund said.

"Don't worry, ma'am. I'm actually fine. I just...need to take care of something important. Thanks for accepting me, by the way.

"Um...Noah", she called.
"Can I have a word with you, please?"

Huh??