Awkward Company

Roman, meanwhile, stayed super humble and low-key. Seeing my dad so impressed, Roman's grin just got bigger.

A few minutes later, the doorbell rang again. Hazel darted over like a little bird. "This time, it's definitely Dad! He said he was coming."

But when she opened the door, she froze. "Tristan? What are you doing here? I thought you were in Morvan."

I was in the kitchen helping my mom when I