Slipping Away

The air instantly grew cold and tense—Declan actually looked pissed off.

Declan lowered his voice and asked Roman, "Do you think this is funny?"

Roman quickly replied, "No, I'm sorry, Mr. Ashford. I won't make such jokes again."

Hazel, sitting in the stroller with her chin resting on her hands, blinked. "What joke did Roman make? I didn't hear anything."

I quickly changed the subject. "Hazel, what