Laughable Delusions

Rowan stood rooted in place, clearly reluctant to get into the car. When Daphne noticed this, a trace of urgency flashed in her eyes. "You're not listening to me anymore, Rory? That makes me so sad," she said, her tone tinged with exaggerated hurt.

Hearing her tone, he quickly responded, "No, it's not like that... I'll go right now." With that, he obediently dashed to Daphne's car and stood by the