Meanwhile, Zimmer knew that the boy had changed since returning from his Christmas and New Year's vacation. Nael was more distant, and the way he approached him felt unfamiliar. Zimmer didn't know what had happened during the vacation, except for the arrival of his twin.
Nael was very careful. He knew that his older brothers were always tracking his cell phone, so he never used it for anything suspicious. They made their appointments at the old building.
So when they weren't at school, they never met. That should have deepened their longing for each other. Why, then, did Nael feel so distant?
Zimmer could only conclude from Nael's story that the boy was getting more attention from Alexander. This made him uneasy. If Alexander gave Nael more attention, it was possible that Nael would distance himself completely because he would no longer need him.
Zimmer showed him some pictures on his laptop before Nael stopped him.
