Keeping Distance

Faced with Dante's questioning gaze, Clara's heart started to race. Just moments ago, Nadine had mentioned Silas's name.

"What brings you here?" Clara asked, looking away as she tried to stay calm.

"Who is this Silas that woman just spoke of?" Dante pressed, his voice dropping with seriousness.

"I didn't hear anything," Clara replied. Her head drooped in guilt as she walked on, scrolling through h