Calculated Tears

As soon as Lorelei heard Rowan's question, she slipped into her usual facade. Her face immediately fell, looking every bit like someone who had been wronged but was too afraid to say anything.

"Rowan, it's fine. I just haven't seen you in a long time, so I came to check on you," she said, forcing a smile.

It was as if she'd been holding it in for ages, but in the end, she just couldn't help hersel