Chapter 54 Is That Respect Or Fear?

• Rosie caught up to William just beyond the hallway, her heels no longer echoing like hesitation. Not quite confident. But not uncertain, either.
• He didn’t look over. Just slowed half a step, allowing her to fall into pace beside him. The silence wasn’t uncomfortable. If anything, it felt... intentional. Like he was giving her room to breathe before asking anything real.
• “You’ve been quiet,” he said eventually, not looking over.