Whispers of Sabotage

"Did you do it?"

Skylar paused, her fork hovering, her gaze shifting to meet Trent's.

He asked again, "Was it you?"

Skylar smiled slightly, took a few more bites of her food, then placed a piece of meat on his plate. "It wasn't me."

Trent nodded. "Alright. Good."

Skylar hesitated for a moment. "You believe me?"

"Should I have a reason not to?"

"Thanks."

Trent didn't press further.

Earlier, Trent h