The heavy conversation from earlier still clung to the air like a storm cloud, thick with unspoken thoughts and simmering emotions.
The others had left—to shop, to breathe, to pull Daniel away before he could cause more harm. Marianne, Celeste, and Theo walked ahead, their steps brisk with purpose, while Daniel trailed behind, hands stuffed in his pockets, his expression tight. He had been forced into this little errand under the guise of needing groceries, but the truth was obvious.
Marianne Corwin
*calm but firm* You were out of line, Daniel.
Daniel Reed
*jaw tightening* (I know. I knew the second Elise’s voice cracked...)
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