He raised an eyebrow. "I know I'm making assumptions. But I don't think they're unreasonable. Every one of them was cared for and is cared for back at home? Not to mention that the only family and friends Alice had at home was me, and I'm here, and never saw her again after she disappeared. But you're right. I've no idea what you would or wouldn't do, so I apologize for assuming that."

Even if he still thought it was true.