Ellie,” he said. “This is my niece, Ellie.” “Bête comme ses pieds,” Emi said to him. “What do you mean, dumb as my feet?” Jason asked. “It’s a French insult,” Chloe said after snorting a laugh. Jason turned to Ian. “Sorry, I didn’t ask,” he said. “How’s your French, Ian?” “It’s fine, isn’t it, dear?” Erika said in French. “Er… oui,” Ian said.
