A Test of Sincerity

I stood frozen in the doorway for a few seconds, both men turning to look at me.

I walked in, carrying a bag of groceries.

I looked at Declan and asked, "Why are you here?"

Declan replied, his tone subdued, "Since you said you were taking a day off, I thought you might be feeling under the weather, so I came to check on you."

As I walked past the living room toward the kitchen, I spotted the break