"Do they? Then how is it I haven't met him yet?" She flashed a smile at him. It was easier to forget the manner of her arrival and how uncertain her life was here. At least for now, she could tease and flirt. Her mind could be occupied by something far more pleasant and enjoyable than be surrounded by fear and sorrow.

"Ah, but doesn't he live next door to me? I imagine I will cross his path sooner or later." Given how kind Jon was, she couldn't imagine abandoning his kind overtures.