Off Limits

Miriam and the other ladies stepped inside, and one of them said, "Close the door, Miriam. Don't worry, we won't breathe a word of this to anyone."

Miriam sat down on a stool, while the other ladies settled onto the couch or chairs.

The room was thick with tension, and Cleo's voice was the only sound, barely above a whisper, fading away until it was completely gone.

Miriam's voice was calm and ste