A Sly Invitation

Clayton pursed his lips, but he didn’t turn around to reply. Even so, Audrey remained standing behind him.

"Your grandfather requested me to visit," she explained. "He said it's been a while since I've come to Alden City, and that he missed me. I went straight to Caldwell Manor, but he insisted that I come to you. I came because I couldn't refuse—I would’ve called ahead if I had known. I'm sorry I