[The girl looks a little more reassured at Lux's word, though still tense.]

The thing is... my mom passed away ten years ago, and my father recently remarried. My step-mom has been amazing. She's kind, a great cook, does all the chores... If anything, she's too good for my dad.

—But it's all an act.

[She slams her hands down on the coffee table in front of her.]

I think she's planning on eating my dad!