Beyond Repair

Gemma sat down, acting like she didn't have a care in the world.

Gideon stood there, his face dark and stormy, his eyes locked onto Gemma with an intense, unreadable gaze.

Brooke sat quietly, stealing quick, furtive glances at Gideon.

Seeing that Gideon was still refusing to sit down, Brooke hesitantly stood up and said, "Mrs. Whitmore, maybe I should just get going."

Brooke made a move to leave.