Transparent Lies

After washing up and getting dressed early the next morning, Clara headed downstairs and saw Nolan sitting on the couch, looking like he'd been waiting for her forever.

As soon as he saw her, Nolan hurried over to her. "Clara, I know what happened last night. Are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Clara said, shaking her head with a smile. "Nolan, I can look after myself."

"That's good." Nolan finally rela