An Unexpected Reward

Hazel turned and keyed in her door passcode, then entered after the door opened.

Even so, the man who agreed to leave just now remained standing outside.

"It's late. You should go," she urged him again.

"Okay," Clayton replied—yet another quick answer.

But his body was honest and remained still.

Hazel gritted her teeth and turned to shut the door before turning on the door monitor.

Clayton was st