A Cringey Situation

“Mr. Thorne, I was honestly expecting to see your parents with you,” Arthur said as they settled into the sitting room.

Miriam sat on one end of the long sofa while Gideon remained by the window. Diana entered late, barely offering a glance at Garrick as she took a seat beside her husband. Maeve, meanwhile, picked the farthest single chair she could find, hoping to blend into the fabric.

Garrick