Silent Approval

Even so, Clayton could still feel his heart pounding.

-

Back in Hazel's house, Mia stepped out of Hazel's study once she deleted the videos, asking, "Is he gone?"

Hazel quickly came to her senses, composed herself, and returned to her study. "Yeah."

"Was I imposing?" Mia asked, actually a little guilty just then.

"No, it's fine." Hazel denied it.

Still, Mia watched her face for a moment before tea