Chapter 29 Brewing trouble

Barbara POV

"Amelia, I have been knocking tirelessly. Why did it take you so long to answer the door?" my aunt asked.

Her questioning glance burned into my eyes and I had to look away. "Uhm, I... I was asleep," I answered quickly.

Her eyes squinted as she observed me. "You look tired and quite nervous. Is everything alright with you?" her tone