Chapter 65 Just By Being Decent
- I needed a quick diversion, anything to steer my thoughts from where they were spiraling. “You’re a little late today,” I said, grasping at the first flimsy thread of conversation that came to mind.
- He paused, hesitating for a beat before rubbing the back of his neck. “Yeah. Had a lot of things to take care of.”
- Things, I echoed bitterly in my head, the word laced with quiet venom.