Chapter 36

Conan, who arrived to see Luke and Rue early the next morning, also found out that Luke had snuck out of kindergarten. He sighed in a way that made it sound like he was really upset and said to them, “I’ve been taking care of you for so long, but I haven’t seen you sneak out,”

He squatted down again and looked at Luke and Rue seriously when he saw that they were getting worried. He said, “I know you’re very smart, but there are some things that only adults can do. What would you want your mom to do if Luke got hurt? It took her half of her life to have you. You can’t take her other half now.”

”I understand.” Luke and Rue looked at Mona without her knowing. They agreed loudly after making sure she wasn’t mad anymore.

Mona also told them, “Yesterday, Mrs. Allen was scared, don’t forget to say you’re sorry to her today.”

Luke and Rue nodded their heads in agreement.

Conan asked Rue after they departed, “Did Leo find anything?”

Mona shook her head whe